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Pork vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork and Chicken gizzard?

  • Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D, yet Chicken gizzard is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 97% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.

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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 +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.9%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +722.2%
Equal in Sodium - 56
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.9%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +722.2%
Equal in Sodium - 56
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.
Pork
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 E +45%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +419.4%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +419.4%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1072.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1072.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 27.32g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 13.92g 2.68g Pork
Calories 242kcal 154kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 17mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 28mg 3mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 189mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 179mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.39mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.073mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.009mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 45.3µg 41.1µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.2mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.026mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.21mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.12mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.468mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.071mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 370mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.13g Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 0.528g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.353g Pork
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 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
56%
Pork
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.