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Steak vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Chicken gizzard

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 97% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Steak. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken gizzard contains 0.67g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Equal in Sodium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +32.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.2%
Equal in Sodium - 56

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +609.7%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +609.7%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1636.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak 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 Steak Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 24.85g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 19.02g 2.68g Steak
Calories 271kcal 154kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 2.4mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 279mg 179mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 6.34mg 4.42mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 31.8µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.026mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.21mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.12mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.071mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.04µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 370mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.13g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.528g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.353g Steak
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
Steak 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
49%
Steak
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 292mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.