Chicken gizzard vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken gizzard and chicken heart different?
- Chicken gizzard is higher in selenium; however, chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, copper, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 260% higher.
- Chicken gizzard contains 10 times more selenium than chicken heart. While chicken gizzard contains 41.1µg of selenium, chicken heart contains only 4.3µg.
- Chicken heart has less cholesterol.
Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +484.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +446.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +601% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1340% |
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:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~73.56g
~equal in
Other
~0.85g
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
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +348.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +667.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 7.29µg | 260% |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 136mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 4.3µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 2.559mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.728mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 5.96mg | 35% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 15.55g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.36mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.346mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 6.59mg | 20% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 72µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 2.71g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 4.883mg | 11% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 9.33g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 2.66g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.37g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 153kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Potassium | 179mg | 176mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 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%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
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.