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Pheasant vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pheasant and chicken gizzard?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet chicken gizzard is higher in selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 94% more.
  • Pheasant has 11 times more Vitamin B6 than chicken gizzard. While pheasant has 0.75mg of Vitamin B6, chicken gizzard has only 0.071mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in chicken gizzard is lower.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
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 +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.6%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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 7.7% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.7%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +351.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-230%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
~equal in Protein ~30.39g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 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 +965.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Chicken gizzard Opinion
Calories 239kcal 154kcal Pheasant
Protein 32.4g 30.39g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 2.68g Pheasant
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Cholesterol 89mg 370mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Pheasant
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 271mg 179mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.084mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 1.37mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 242mg 189mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 56mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.2mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pheasant
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 20.7µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.026mg Pheasant
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.21mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 3.12mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.071mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 5µg
Trans Fat 0.13g Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 3.908g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 0.528g Pheasant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 0.353g Pheasant
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pheasant 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
43%
Pheasant
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 281mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pheasant
Pheasant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.238g)
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. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/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.