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Ham vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ham and Chicken gizzard different?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 106% more than Ham.
  • Ham contains 29 times more Vitamin B1 than Chicken gizzard. Ham contains 0.754mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken gizzard contains 0.026mg.
  • Chicken gizzard is lower in Sodium.

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +110.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +110.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189

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.
Ham
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
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 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 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 E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Equal in Water - 67.93
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Protein 20.93g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 5.53g 2.68g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Calories 145kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 8mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 1.48mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 14mg 3mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 189mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 179mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.88mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.079mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.054mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 19.5µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.2mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.026mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.12mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.071mg Ham
Folate 3µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 370mg Ham
Trans Fat 0.13g Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.528g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.353g Ham
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
45%
Ham
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.