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

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Significant differences between Chicken gizzard raw and Chicken liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3 in Chicken liver is higher than in Chicken gizzard raw.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 640% more than Chicken gizzard raw.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, raw and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 11% 3.3% 21% 93% 39% 74% 63% 9% 7.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +261%
Contains more CopperCopper +324.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.1%
~equal in Potassium ~230mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg
~equal in Sodium ~71mg

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 12% 3.8% 6.6% 0% 7% 53% 69% 38% 26% 151% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17209.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +989.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +887.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1270.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +11660%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.66 g
Fats: 2.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.33 g
Other: 0.95 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +134.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
~equal in Protein ~16.92g
~equal in Water ~76.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.512 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.357 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.8%

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 liver
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard raw Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 94kcal 119kcal Chicken liver
Protein 17.66g 16.92g Chicken gizzard raw
Fats 2.06g 4.83g Chicken liver
Vitamin C 3.7mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 240mg 345mg Chicken gizzard raw
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Chicken liver
Calcium 11mg 8mg Chicken gizzard raw
Potassium 237mg 230mg Chicken gizzard raw
Iron 2.49mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.116mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.72mg 2.67mg Chicken gizzard raw
Phosphorus 148mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 69mg 71mg Chicken gizzard raw
Vitamin A 64IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.055mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 25.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 3.68mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.631mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 5µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.065g Chicken gizzard raw
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.563g Chicken gizzard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.512g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.357g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.009g 0.006g Chicken gizzard raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.005g Chicken gizzard raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard raw Chicken liver
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
29%
Chicken gizzard raw
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chicken gizzard raw
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard raw
Chicken gizzard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.034g)
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 ($)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.