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Chicken gizzard vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken gizzard and frankfurter?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, and choline, yet frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 105% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 5 times more vitamin B2 than frankfurter. Chicken gizzard has 0.21mg of vitamin B2, while frankfurter has 0.043mg.
  • Frankfurter contains less cholesterol.

We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +165.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +956%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2181.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.7%

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Frankfurter DV% diff.
Cholesterol 370mg 55mg 105%
Selenium 41.1µg 10.3µg 56%
Saturated fat 0.67g 10.979g 47%
Sodium 56mg 992mg 41%
Fats 2.68g 28.3g 39%
Protein 30.39g 11.16g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 12.048g 29%
Iron 3.19mg 1.2mg 25%
Zinc 4.42mg 2.03mg 22%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.38µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.043mg 13%
Copper 0.161mg 0.055mg 12%
Choline 104.4mg 48.6mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.185mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 9%
Calories 154kcal 316kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 2.028mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Phosphorus 189mg 152mg 5%
Potassium 179mg 316mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.765g 3%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.018mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 9mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.36g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.36g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.31g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Chicken gizzard
25%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.309g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.