Ground beef vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ground beef and Chicken gizzard different?
- Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chicken gizzard is 94% higher.
- Ground beef contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken gizzard. While Ground beef contains 6.073g of Saturated Fat, Chicken gizzard contains only 0.67g.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +722.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.2% |
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 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
30.39 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.93 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-339% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +1286.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 241kcal | 154kcal |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 30.39g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 2.68g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 179mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.19mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 189mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 41.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.468mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g | 0.13g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg | 104.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 0.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.353g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
46%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 282mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 richer in minerals?
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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.