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Turkey ham vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey ham and Chicken gizzard

  • Turkey ham has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken gizzard has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Chicken gizzard is 102% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 16 times less Sodium than Turkey ham. Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, while Chicken gizzard has 56mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +219%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
~equal in Selenium ~41.1µg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +49.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-410%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.4%
~equal in Water ~67.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 +153.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Chicken gizzard Opinion
Calories 118kcal 154kcal Chicken gizzard
Protein 16.3g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 4g 2.68g Turkey ham
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 370mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 3mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 253mg 179mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Sugar 1.2g 0g Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.1mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 289mg 189mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 38.2µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.026mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.21mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.071mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.04µg Chicken gizzard
Folate 5µg Chicken gizzard
Trans Fat 0.13g Turkey ham
Choline 104.4mg Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 1.2g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.528g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.353g Turkey ham
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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Chicken gizzard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.