Chicken gizzard vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken gizzard and meatball?
- Chicken gizzard is richer in selenium, zinc, iron, and choline, yet meatball is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 101% higher.
- Chicken gizzard has 3 times more selenium than meatball. Chicken gizzard has 41.1µg of selenium, while meatball has 15.3µg.
- Meatball contains less cholesterol.
We used Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +131% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +728.7% |
| 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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1640.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +847.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 66mg | 101% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 15.3µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 7.627g | 32% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 14.4g | 32% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 22.21g | 30% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 666mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.66mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.188g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 3.346g | 20% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.77mg | 18% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 45.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.202mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.136mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.924mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Folate | 5µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 286kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 31mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 239mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 296mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 3.108mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.957g)
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.