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Chicken gizzard vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Turkey bacon different?

  • Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, while Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 95% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 3 times more Selenium than Turkey bacon. Chicken gizzard contains 41.1µg of Selenium, while Turkey bacon contains 15.8µg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Turkey bacon, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more IronIron +127.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%

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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.7%
Contains more FatsFats +531.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.83g
~equal in Other ~3.41g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1078.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1231.2%

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 154kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 30.39g 15.94g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 370mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 17mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 179mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 3.19mg 1.4mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.068mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 2.54mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 189mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 56mg 1069mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.11mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 15.8µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.03mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 5µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.13g 0.184g Chicken gizzard
Choline 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 0.67g 4.52g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.85g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.