Chicken gizzard vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken gizzard and pork shoulder
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and copper; however, pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for chicken gizzard is 100% higher.
- Pork shoulder has 3 times less iron than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard has 3.19mg of iron, while pork shoulder has 1.05mg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +572.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.7% |
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +390.1% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +571.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.02g
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Other
~0.81g
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1417% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 370mg | 71mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.767mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 25.5µg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.05mg | 27% |
| Protein | 30.39g | 17.18g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 6.24g | 25% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 17.99g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.348mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 8.01g | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 2.7mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.74µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 1.92g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 70IU | 9% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.084mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.7µg | 9% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 60.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.719mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.275mg | 5% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 236kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 3.833mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 302mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 182mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 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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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)