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

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What are the main differences between chicken breast and chicken gizzard raw?

  • Chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet chicken gizzard raw is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 69% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 6 times more vitamin B6 than chicken gizzard raw. Chicken breast has 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while chicken gizzard raw has 0.112mg.
  • Chicken breast contains less cholesterol.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 21% 93% 39% 74% 63% 9% 7.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +118.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.9%
~equal in Selenium ~25.5µg

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 0% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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 12% 6.3% 6.6% 0% 7% 53% 69% 38% 26% 151% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.66 g
Fats: 2.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.33 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
38% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.512 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.357 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Chicken gizzard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.68mg 69%
Cholesterol 91mg 240mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.112mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.21µg 35%
Protein 33.44g 17.66g 32%
Choline 95.9mg 17%
Iron 1.14mg 2.49mg 17%
Zinc 1.08mg 2.72mg 15%
Phosphorus 246mg 148mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.631mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.231mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.116mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.357g 5%
Calories 187kcal 94kcal 5%
Magnesium 31mg 15mg 4%
Fats 4.71g 2.06g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.028mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.29g 0.529g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.72g 0.512g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Potassium 276mg 237mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 11mg 1%
Selenium 26.2µg 25.5µg 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 19µg 1%
Carbs 0.51g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.51g 0g N/A
Sodium 79mg 69mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0%
Valine 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Chicken gizzard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
50%
Chicken breast
29%
Chicken gizzard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
46%
Chicken gizzard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
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 ($)
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.
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171456/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.