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Ostrich vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ostrich and Chicken gizzard

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 217% more than Chicken gizzard.
  • Chicken gizzard has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Ostrich. Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken gizzard has 0.026mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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 Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Equal in Zinc - 4.42
Equal in Copper - 0.161
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Equal in Zinc - 4.42
Equal in Copper - 0.161
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 E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +501%
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% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 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 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +501%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 30.39
Equal in Fats - 2.68
Equal in Water - 67.93
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Equal in Protein - 30.39
Equal in Fats - 2.68
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich 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 Ostrich Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 28.49g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.57g 2.68g Chicken gizzard
Calories 145kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 6mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 2.79mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 25mg 3mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 189mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 179mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.85mg 4.42mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.019mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 37.5µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.2mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.026mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.21mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.12mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.468mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.071mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.04µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 370mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.13g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.528g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.353g Ostrich
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
105%
Ostrich
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.