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Pork loin vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork loin and Chicken gizzard

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken gizzard has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chicken gizzard is 102% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 35 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork loin. Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken gizzard has 0.026mg.
  • Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +600%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Iron +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +154%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Iron +303.8%
Contains more Zinc +154%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +572.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +564.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +564.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +369.4%
Contains more Protein +54%
Equal in Water - 67.93
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +369.4%
Contains more Protein +54%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Chicken gizzard
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pork loin Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 19.74g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 12.58g 2.68g Pork loin
Calories 198kcal 154kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 17mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 189mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 179mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 56mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.056mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.011mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 33.2µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.2mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.026mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 3.12mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.468mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.071mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 370mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.13g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 0.528g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.353g Pork loin
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
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.69g)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.