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Beef Liver vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef Liver and Chicken gizzard

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, Choline, and Phosphorus in Beef Liver is higher than in Chicken gizzard.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2897% more than Chicken gizzard.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +105%
Contains more CopperCopper +8771.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1531%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6686.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4960%
Contains more CholineCholine +308%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +96.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-272%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
~equal in Protein ~30.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Chicken gizzard Opinion
Calories 191kcal 154kcal Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 5.26g 2.68g Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 370mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 352mg 179mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 3.19mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.161mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 4.42mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 189mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.2mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.074mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.026mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.21mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.12mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.468mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.071mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.04µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g 0.13g Chicken gizzard
Choline 426mg 104.4mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 0.528g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.353g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.004g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.003g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1003%
Beef Liver
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.