Chicken gizzard vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken gizzard and chorizo
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium and iron; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily need for cholesterol, 94% more than chorizo.
- Chicken gizzard has 2 times more iron than chorizo. While chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of iron, chorizo has only 1.59mg.
- Chorizo has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Chorizo, pork, and beef.
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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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +646.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 88mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 14.38g | 62% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 38.27g | 55% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 18.4g | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2µg | 40% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 21.1µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.53mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 3.46g | 21% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.59mg | 20% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 455kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 24.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 5.131mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 1.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 3.41mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 96.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 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 |
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:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1328% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3384.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.2% |
