Chicken gizzard vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken gizzard and barbecue chicken
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper; however, barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily cholesterol needs 81% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 3 times less iron than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 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 CholineCholine | +66% |
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
~equal in
Other
~0.88g
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 127mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 22µg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.95mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.47µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.78mg | 24% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 15.08g | 19% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 22.51g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 5.732mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 6.446g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 3.927g | 15% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 2.038g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.191mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.077mg | 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% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 243mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.