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Chicken gizzard vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Kielbasa different?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Iron, while Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 100% more than Kielbasa.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 3 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Chicken gizzard contains 3.19mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types were used 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 Iron +157.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +157.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132%
Contains more Fats +556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +132%
Contains more Fats +556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560.1%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1466.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560.1%

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 Kielbasa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 30.39g 13.1g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 154kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 1.24mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 3mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 1200mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 3.12mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.071mg Chicken gizzard
Folate 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Cholesterol 370mg 70mg Kielbasa
Trans Fat 0.13g Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 0.67g 6.23g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 2.33g Kielbasa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken gizzard Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Chicken gizzard
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 300mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.