Chicken meat vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Chicken gizzard
- Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Chicken gizzard is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily need of Cholesterol 94% more than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken gizzard. While Chicken meat has 3.79g of Saturated Fat, Chicken gizzard has only 0.67g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +246.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.353 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +911.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +741.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 154kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 30.39g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 2.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 179mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 3.19mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 4.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 189mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 41.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 3.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.468mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.13g |
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| Choline | 65.9mg | 104.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 0.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 0.353g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
36%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)