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Meatball vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Chicken gizzard?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken gizzard is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 101% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
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 +933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.1%
Contains more IronIron +80.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.6%

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.
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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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 +110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +131%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.04µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +728.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-266%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1640.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +847.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chicken gizzard Opinion
Calories 286kcal 154kcal Meatball
Protein 14.4g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 22.21g 2.68g Meatball
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 370mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 3mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 17mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 179mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Sugar 3.47g 0g Chicken gizzard
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 1.66mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 189mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.2mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.074mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.026mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.12mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.468mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.071mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.13g Chicken gizzard
Choline 45.2mg 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.528g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.353g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.003g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.019g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
35%
Meatball
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.