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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 from 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 Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Selenium +855.8%
Contains more Iron +86.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +114.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 176
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 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Selenium +855.8%
Contains more Iron +86.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +114.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Equal in Potassium - 176

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +601%
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 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +601%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Fats +248.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
Equal in Other - 0.85
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Fats +248.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
Equal in Other - 0.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +667.7%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chicken gizzard Chicken heart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 30.39g 15.55g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 154kcal 153kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 17mg 12mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 189mg 177mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 176mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 74mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.161mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.074mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 41.1µg 4.3µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 5µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 370mg 136mg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.13g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 0.67g 2.66g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 2.71g Chicken heart
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 Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 234mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
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.

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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.