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Luncheon meat vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Luncheon meat and Chicken gizzard different?

  • Luncheon meat is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Chicken gizzard is higher in Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Choline.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 97% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains 15 times more Sodium than Chicken gizzard. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Chicken gizzard contains 56mg.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 +500%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +228.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +436.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +228.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Copper +436.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Selenium - 41.1

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 B1 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 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 B1 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +376.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Equal in Water - 67.93
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +376.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 12.77g 2.68g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 154kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 0.97mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 300mg 179mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.15mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.03mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.037mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 38.3µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.026mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.12mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.468mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.071mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Cholesterol 78mg 370mg Luncheon meat
Trans Fat 0.13g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.528g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.353g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.019g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.274g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.