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Chicken gizzard vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken gizzard and pepperoni

  • Chicken gizzard has more iron, selenium, and zinc, while pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 91% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 2 times less iron than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 3.19mg of iron, while pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pepperoni is lower.
  • Chicken gizzard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken gizzard is 0, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more IronIron +139.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1351.4%

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +137.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1626.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.74g

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% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3833.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1162.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Pepperoni DV% diff.
Cholesterol 370mg 97mg 91%
Saturated fat 0.67g 17.708g 77%
Fats 2.68g 46.28g 67%
Sodium 56mg 1582mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 20.77g 51%
Manganese 0.074mg 1.074mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 4.458g 27%
Iron 3.19mg 1.33mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.362mg 22%
Protein 30.39g 19.25g 22%
Selenium 41.1µg 29µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.271mg 20%
Calories 154kcal 504kcal 18%
Zinc 4.42mg 2.44mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 4.987mg 12%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.3µg 11%
Choline 104.4mg 51.2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.93mg 9%
Copper 0.161mg 0.091mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.257mg 4%
Phosphorus 189mg 158mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 18mg 4%
Potassium 179mg 274mg 3%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.038g)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.