Chicken gizzard vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken gizzard and flank steak
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, flank steak has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 97% more.
- Chicken gizzard has 2 times more copper than flank steak. Chicken gizzard has 0.161mg of copper, while flank steak has 0.082mg.
- Flank steak is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +83.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +722.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +715.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +207.1% |
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Protein
~27.66g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~64.17g
~equal in
Other
~-0.06g
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
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +528.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.322g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 79mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.579mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 7.363mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.63µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 29.4µg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.74mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 3.395g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 8.23g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 3.317g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 339mg | 5% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 27.66g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 4.9mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 105.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 0.322g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 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 |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.725g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (56 mg)
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.