Chicken Gizzards
Good nutritional profile
Chicken gizzards (stomachs), values for raw, cleaned gizzards.
The muscular stomach of the chicken, sold cleaned and usually simmered, stewed or fried until tender; common in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and the US South. A 100 g portion gives about 95 kcal and 18 g of protein with only 2 g of fat, plus good amounts of vitamin B12, zinc, iron and selenium. Gizzards are tough and need long, slow cooking, about 1 to 2 hours of simmering.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.7g | 31.6% |
| Fat | 2.1g | 3.0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 0g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 79g | 3.2% |
| Calories | 94 | 4.2% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.53 | g | 2.7% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.51 | g | 2.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.36 | g | 2.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.108 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.252 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.06 | g | 3.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.7 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.33 | mg |
| Selenium | 25.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 19 | mcg | 2.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.028 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.231 | mg | 17.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 3.68 | mg | 23.0% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.112 | mg | 6.6% |
| vitamin B9 | 5 | mcg | 1.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 1.21 | mcg | 50.4% |
| vitamin C | 3.7 | mg | 4.1% |
| vitamin E | 0.33 | mg | 2.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 11 | mg | 1.1% |
| iron | 2.49 | mg | 13.8% |
| magnesium | 15 | mg | 3.8% |
| phosphorus | 148 | mg | 21.1% |
| potassium | 237 | mg | 9.1% |
| sodium | 69 | mg | 3.0% |
| zinc | 2.72 | mg | 24.7% |
| copper | 0.116 | mg | 12.9% |
| manganese | 0.055 | mg | 2.4% |
| selenium | 25.5 | mcg | 46.4% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 393 | mg | 56.1% | 128% |
| Isoleucine | 511 | mg | 36.5% | 89% |
| Leucine | 1290 | mg | 47.3% | 110% |
| Lysine | 1356 | mg | 64.6% | 147% |
| Methionine | 662 | mg | 63.0% | 150% |
| Phenylalanine | 1230 | mg | 70.3% | 156% |
| Threonine | 650 | mg | 61.9% | 135% |
| Tryptophan | 195 | mg | 69.6% | 154% |
| Valine limiting | 633 | mg | 34.8% | 82% |
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