Chicken gizzards vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between chicken gizzards and barbecue chicken
- Chicken gizzards have more selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper; however, barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Chicken gizzards cover your daily cholesterol needs 81% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 3 times less iron than chicken gizzards. Chicken gizzards contain 3.19mg of iron, while barbecue chicken contains 0.95mg.
- Barbecue chicken has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin.
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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 IronIron | +235.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1380% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 127mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 22µg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.95mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.78mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.47µg | 24% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 15.08g | 19% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 22.51g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 5.732mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 3.927g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 6.446g | 15% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 2.038g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.077mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.191mg | 9% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 62.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +462.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.353 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1120.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +477.3% |
