Chicken gizzard vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken gizzard and chicken meat
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily need for cholesterol, 94% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken gizzard has 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken meat. While chicken gizzard has 1.04µg of vitamin B12, chicken meat has only 0.3µg.
- Chicken meat has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.5% |
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Carbs
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Other
~-0.35g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +911.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +741.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 88mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 8.487mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.3µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 23.9µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.26mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.94mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 2.97g | 17% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 13.6g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 3.79g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 5.34g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 1.03mg | 11% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 65.9mg | 7% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 27.3g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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)