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Ground turkey vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Chicken gizzard

  • Ground turkey has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken gizzard is richer in Iron, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily Cholesterol needs 92% more than Ground turkey.
  • Chicken gizzard has 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground turkey. Ground turkey has 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken gizzard has 0.071mg.
  • Chicken gizzard contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.161

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +288.1%
Contains more Protein +11%
Equal in Water - 67.93
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +288.1%
Contains more Protein +11%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +554.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 27.37g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 10.4g 2.68g Ground turkey
Calories 203kcal 154kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 17mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 30mg 3mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 189mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 179mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 3.11mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.151mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.011mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 31.1µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.026mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.21mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.12mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.468mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.071mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.04µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 370mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g 0.13g Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 2.669g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 0.528g Ground turkey
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.353g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.019g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.003g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g 0.004g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Ground turkey
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 277mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.