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Pot roast vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pot roast and Chicken gizzard?

  • Pot roast is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 85% more.
  • Pot roast has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken gizzard. While Pot roast has 7.548g of Saturated Fat, Chicken gizzard has only 0.67g.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types 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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
4
:
6
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +52.2%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Pot roast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Chicken gizzard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Zinc +50.7%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Contains more Selenium +52.2%
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.
Pot roast
Pot roast
9
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Vitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Pot roast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Chicken gizzard
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 +155%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
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2
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Fats +615.3%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 30.39
Equal in Other - -1
Pot roast
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Chicken gizzard
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +615.3%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 30.39
Equal in Other - -1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pot roast
Pot roast
2
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Pot roast
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Chicken gizzard
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1448.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 28.94g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 19.17g 2.68g Pot roast
Calories 297kcal 154kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 2.42mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 231mg 179mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 56mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 4.42mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.01mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 27µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.2mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.026mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 3.12mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.468mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.071mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 5µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.04µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 370mg Pot roast
Trans Fat 0.13g Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 0.528g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.353g Pot roast
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast 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
44%
Pot roast
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 254mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.878g)
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 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 ($)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.