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Chicken gizzard vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Chicken neck different?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Chicken neck is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 90% more than Chicken neck.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken neck. Chicken gizzard contains 1.04µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken neck contains 0.26µg.
  • Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 +67.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +137.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +242.5%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +137.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +242.5%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Folate - 5
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Fats +879.1%
Equal in Other - -0.3
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Fats +879.1%
Equal in Other - -0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1898.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1509.1%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1898.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1509.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Chicken neck Opinion
Protein 30.39g 14.07g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 26.24g Chicken neck
Calories 154kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 17mg 18mg Chicken neck
Iron 3.19mg 1.9mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Chicken neck
Phosphorus 189mg 112mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 137mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 64mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 1.86mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.08mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.033mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 12µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.047mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.191mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 3.608mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.17mg Chicken neck
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.26µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.137mg Chicken neck
Threonine 0.545mg Chicken neck
Isoleucine 0.588mg Chicken neck
Leucine 0.933mg Chicken neck
Lysine 1.005mg Chicken neck
Methionine 0.332mg Chicken neck
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Chicken neck
Valine 0.641mg Chicken neck
Histidine 0.348mg Chicken neck
Cholesterol 370mg 99mg Chicken neck
Trans Fat 0.13g Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 0.67g 7.27g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 5.68g Chicken neck
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 neck
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
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 271mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.