Chicken gizzard vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between chicken gizzard and turkey breast
- Chicken gizzard has more selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily cholesterol needs 102% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains 3 times less zinc than chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 4.42mg of zinc, while turkey breast contains 1.57mg.
- Turkey breast has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +147.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~70.05g
~equal in
Other
~1.04g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +403.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +370.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 65mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 22.4µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.48mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.42µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.42mg | 1.57mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.2mg | 25% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 30.39g | 21.89g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.12mg | 5.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.353g | 1.66g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 7.02g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67g | 1.91g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.66g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 275mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.468mg | 0.621mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.018mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 157kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 186mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.