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Turkey breast vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey breast and Chicken gizzard

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily Cholesterol needs 102% more than Turkey breast.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey breast. Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken gizzard contains 0.071mg.
  • Chicken gizzard has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 +700%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +165.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Sodium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Iron +165.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Equal in Water - 67.93
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +161.9%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Equal in Water - 67.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 21.89g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 7.02g 2.68g Turkey breast
Calories 157kcal 154kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 1.2mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 24mg 3mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 275mg 179mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 1.57mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.074mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.018mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 22.4µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.026mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.12mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.468mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.071mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 370mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.13g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 0.528g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.353g Turkey breast
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
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 305mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.