Chicken gizzard vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken gizzard and Italian sausage
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, iron, zinc, and copper; however, Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily need for cholesterol, 104% more than Italian sausage.
- Chicken gizzard has 2 times more iron than Italian sausage. While chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of iron, Italian sausage has only 1.43mg.
- Italian sausage has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of Italian sausage is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| 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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +919% |
| 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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3140.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +896.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 57mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.623mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 10.195g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 17.108g | 41% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 27.31g | 38% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 22µg | 35% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 19.12g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.43mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 3.518g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.33mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 2.39mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.3µg | 11% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 344kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 4.165mg | 7% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 78.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 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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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.