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Chicken gizzard vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Beefsteak different?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 97% more than Beefsteak.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 2 times more Copper than Beefsteak. Chicken gizzard contains 0.161mg of Copper, while Beefsteak contains 0.073mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Iron +95.7%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +722.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.9%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +95.7%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +722.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.9%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85

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 B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Equal in Other - 0.21
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Equal in Other - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 30.39g 26.72g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 154kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 17mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 3.19mg 1.63mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 189mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 179mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 56mg 57mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.161mg 0.073mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.009mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 28.8µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.14mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 370mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.13g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 0.67g 5.951g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.56g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
25%
Chicken gizzard
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.281g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.