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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 of 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.

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
8
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Chicken gizzard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +122.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
9
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Chicken gizzard
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Fats +1328%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Chicken gizzard
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +1328%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3384.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +880.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Chicken gizzard
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3384.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +880.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 38.27g 2.68g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 154kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 1.59mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 398mg 179mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 3.41mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.08mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.04mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 21.1µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.026mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.21mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.468mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.071mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.04µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 370mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.13g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.528g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.353g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chicken gizzard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
68%
Chorizo
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
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 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.