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Chicken gizzard vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken gizzard and ostrich

  • Chicken gizzard has more selenium; however, ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 217% more than chicken gizzard.
  • Ostrich has 4 times less cholesterol than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard has 370mg of cholesterol, while ostrich has 85mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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.
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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.152mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg
~equal in Selenium ~37.5µg

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +501%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
~equal in Protein ~28.49g
~equal in Fats ~2.57g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.51g
~equal in Other ~0.43g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 6.25µg 217%
Cholesterol 370mg 85mg 95%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.545mg 36%
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 7.143mg 25%
Choline 104.4mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 1.318mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.232mg 17%
Phosphorus 189mg 251mg 9%
Selenium 41.1µg 37.5µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.292mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 25mg 5%
Potassium 179mg 362mg 5%
Iron 3.19mg 2.79mg 5%
Protein 30.39g 28.49g 4%
Zinc 4.42mg 4.85mg 4%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.67g 1g 2%
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 0.97g 1%
Copper 0.161mg 0.152mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 0.44g 1%
Sodium 56mg 80mg 1%
Calories 154kcal 145kcal 0%
Fats 2.68g 2.57g 0%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.