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Chicken liver vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken liver and Chicken gizzard

  • Chicken gizzard contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Selenium than Chicken liver.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 647% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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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 Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +244.6%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +244.6%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1101.4%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1494.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1101.4%
Contains more Folate +11660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1494.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +79.6%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +79.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken liver Chicken gizzard
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Protein 16.92g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 4.83g 2.68g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Calories 119kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Calcium 8mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 8.99mg 3.19mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 189mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 179mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.67mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.492mg 0.161mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.074mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 41.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.026mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.21mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.12mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.468mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.071mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1.04µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 370mg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.13g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 0.528g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.353g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.004g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
374%
Chicken liver
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.893g)
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 ($)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.