Chorizo vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chorizo and chicken gizzard
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, chicken gizzard is higher in selenium and iron.
- Chicken gizzard covers your daily need for cholesterol, 94% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo has 24 times more vitamin B1 than chicken gizzard. While chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, chicken gizzard has only 0.026mg.
- Chicken gizzard has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork, and beef 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 | +500% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +100.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2323.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +646.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 370mg | 94% |
Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.67g | 62% |
Fats | 38.27g | 2.68g | 55% |
Sodium | 1235mg | 56mg | 51% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.026mg | 50% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 0.528g | 45% |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.04µg | 40% |
Selenium | 21.1µg | 41.1µg | 36% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.071mg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.353g | 21% |
Iron | 1.59mg | 3.19mg | 20% |
Calories | 455kcal | 154kcal | 15% |
Protein | 24.1g | 30.39g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.12mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.468mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.42mg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 150mg | 189mg | 6% |
Potassium | 398mg | 179mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg | 4% |
Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
Choline | 96.7mg | 104.4mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1328% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-492% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +113.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 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 | +3384.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |