Chicken wings vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken wings and chicken gizzard
- Chicken wings have more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, chicken gizzard is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily cholesterol needs 97% more than chicken wings.
- Chicken gizzard contains 9 times less saturated fat than chicken wings. Chicken wings contain 5.83g of saturated fat, while chicken gizzard contains 0.67g.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat, and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +316% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
10.94 g
Water:
46.21 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +713.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-217% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.07 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 | +1597% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1336.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 370mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.04µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.07g | 0.353g | 31% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 2.68g | 29% |
| Selenium | 25.7µg | 41.1µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.38mg | 4.42mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 3.19mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.83g | 0.67g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.96g | 0.528g | 21% |
| Protein | 19.87g | 30.39g | 21% |
| Choline | 104.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.071mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.265mg | 3.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 189mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 154kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.026mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.468mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 179mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.941mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.499mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.953mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.