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Grouse vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between grouse and chicken gizzard?

  • Grouse is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet chicken gizzard is higher in zinc, iron, and copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 110% more.
  • Grouse has 18 times more vitamin B6 than chicken gizzard. While grouse has 1.275mg of vitamin B6, chicken gizzard has only 0.071mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

We used Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.5%

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.
Grouse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-125%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more FatsFats +204.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1157.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grouse Chicken gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Chicken gizzard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 40mg 370mg 110%
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.071mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 1.04µg 78%
Selenium 41.1µg 75%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 3.12mg 53%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.42mg 36%
Iron 0.58mg 3.19mg 33%
Choline 104.4mg 19%
Copper 0.058mg 0.161mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 9%
Protein 25.94g 30.39g 9%
Magnesium 32mg 3mg 7%
Phosphorus 229mg 189mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.21mg 5%
Potassium 311mg 179mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.2mg 4%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.074mg 3%
Fats 0.88g 2.68g 3%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.67g 2%
Calories 112kcal 154kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 17mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 0.528g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.353g 1%
Sodium 50mg 56mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.13g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
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.

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.