Chicken gizzard vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken gizzard and fajita?
- Chicken gizzard is higher in selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and copper, yet fajita is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 94% more.
- Chicken gizzard has 5 times more copper than fajita. While chicken gizzard has 0.161mg of copper, fajita has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fajita is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken gizzard is lower.
We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types 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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +436.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +92.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +445.1% |
| 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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
~equal in
Other
~2.88g
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.5% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 88mg | 94% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 16.7µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 799mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.99mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.37mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.387mg | 24% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 18.56g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.54µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.03mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 277mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 4.779mg | 10% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 67.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.726mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.333g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 5.73g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 1.596g | 4% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 135kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.01g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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