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

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How are Chicken gizzard raw and Chicken heart different?

  • Chicken gizzard raw is richer in Selenium, while Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 253% more than Chicken gizzard raw.
  • Chicken gizzard raw contains 6 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Chicken gizzard raw contains 25.5µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, raw and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types were used 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 Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +493%
Contains more Iron +139.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.3%
Contains more Copper +198.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 94% 11% 64% 21% 9% 75% 39% 8% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +493%
Contains more Iron +139.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.3%
Contains more Copper +198.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 74

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 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +502.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 7% 0% 13% 7% 54% 69% 38% 26% 4% 152% 0%
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% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +502.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +352.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.66 g
Fats: 2.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.33 g
Other: 0.95 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +352.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.1%
38% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.512 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.357 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +659.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard raw Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 17.66g 15.55g Chicken gizzard raw
Fats 2.06g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 94kcal 153kcal Chicken heart
Calcium 11mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 2.49mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 148mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 237mg 176mg Chicken gizzard raw
Sodium 69mg 74mg Chicken gizzard raw
Zinc 2.72mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.116mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.055mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 25.5µg 4.3µg Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin A 64IU 30IU Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 9µg Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin E 0.33mg Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg 3.2mg Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 3.68mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.631mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 5µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 240mg 136mg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.06g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.66g Chicken gizzard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.512g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.357g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Chicken gizzard raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.009g Chicken gizzard raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard raw Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Chicken gizzard raw
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chicken gizzard raw
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.131g)
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. Chicken gizzard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171456/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.