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Chicken gizzard vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken gizzard and Lamb shoulder

  • Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Iron, and Copper, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily Cholesterol needs 93% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has 2 times less Selenium than Chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard has 41.1µg of Selenium, while Lamb shoulder has 25.4µg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +655.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.31g

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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1472%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 154kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 30.39g 22.53g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 370mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 17mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 179mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 3.19mg 2.03mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.113mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 189mg 183mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 56mg 65mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.021mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 25.4µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 5µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 0.13g Lamb shoulder
Choline 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 0.67g 8.74g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Lamb shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Chicken gizzard
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.07g)
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.
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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.