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Roast beef vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roast beef and Chicken gizzard?

  • Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 106% more.
  • Roast beef has 15 times more Sodium than Chicken gizzard. While Roast beef has 853mg of Sodium, Chicken gizzard has only 56mg.

We used Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Manganese +393.3%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%

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 E +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
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% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Equal in Water - 67.93
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0g Roast beef
Protein 18.62g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 3.69g 2.68g Roast beef
Carbs 0.64g 0g Roast beef
Calories 115kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Sugar 0.29g 0g Chicken gizzard
Calcium 5mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 2.05mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 189mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 179mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 3.2mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.086mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.015mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 14.7µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.2mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.026mg Roast beef
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 3.12mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.468mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.071mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 1.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Roast beef
Cholesterol 51mg 370mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g 0.13g Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 1.318g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 0.528g Roast beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 0.353g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.004g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Roast beef
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.648g)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.