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Chicken gizzard vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken gizzard and liverwurst

  • Chicken gizzard has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 517% more than chicken gizzard.
  • Liverwurst contains 3 times less cholesterol than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 370mg of cholesterol, while liverwurst contains 118mg.
  • The glycemic index of liverwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more IronIron +177.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.1%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +530.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1194.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +849.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.75g

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2226.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 13.46µg 518%
Vitamin A 0µg 4091µg 455%
Cholesterol 370mg 118mg 84%
Iron 3.19mg 8.85mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.03mg 63%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 2.95mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.67g 9.925g 42%
Protein 30.39g 12.38g 36%
Fats 2.68g 25.45g 35%
Selenium 41.1µg 58µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 12.286g 29%
Sodium 56mg 700mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.272mg 21%
Zinc 4.42mg 2.3mg 19%
Choline 104.4mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 2.427g 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Copper 0.161mg 0.24mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.19mg 9%
Calories 154kcal 305kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 4.3mg 7%
Phosphorus 189mg 230mg 6%
Folate 5µg 30µg 6%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 12mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Potassium 179mg 170mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 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 Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 252mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.255g)
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 - $3)

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.