Gizzard: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fleisch
Gizzard contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 83 % of its calories come from protein, with 17 % from fat and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Leber- und Organfleisch on FoodFactly, where the median is 174 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 74 % of the Daily Value for Selen, 43 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 40 % of the Daily Value for Zink.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2,7 g | 3 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,67 g | 3 % |
| Cholesterol C | 367 mg | 122 % |
| Sodium C | 363 mg | 16 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 30,2 g | 60 % |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,2 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,026 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,21 mg | 16 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,1 mg | 19 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,07 mg | 4 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 43 % |
| Cholin C | 104 mg | 19 % |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1 % |
| Eisen C | 3,2 mg | 18 % |
| Magnesium C | 3 mg | 0,7 % |
| Phosphor C | 188 mg | 15 % |
| Kalium C | 178 mg | 4 % |
| Zink C | 4,4 mg | 40 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,16 mg | 18 % |
| Selen C | 40,8 µg | 74 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 83 %
- Fat 17 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein30,2 gin the top quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 21 g)
- Fat2,7 gin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 8,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,67 gin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 2,5 g)
- Sodium363 mgin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,52 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,35 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,22 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,41 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,24 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,44 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,007 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,073 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 67,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 0 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venison, steak | 149 | 30 g | 0 g | 2,4 g |
| Rindfleisch, steak, rund | 166 | 29,7 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Kalbfleisch, kotelett | 158 | 29,5 g | 0,07 g | 4,4 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29,5 g | 0 g | 4,4 g |
| Eichhörnchen | 172 | 30,5 g | 0 g | 4,7 g |
| Elch | 133 | 29 g | 0 g | 0,96 g |
| Murmeltier | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Armadillo | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gizzard?
100 g of Gizzard has 153 kcal. Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g): about 31 kcal. 1 Gizzard (22 g): about 34 kcal. 1 Tasse (145 g): about 222 kcal.
Is Gizzard high in protein?
Gizzard contains 30,2 g of protein per 100 g (60 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g). About 83 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Leber- und Organfleisch, that is among the highest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Gizzard?
Gizzard has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Gizzard?
Gizzard contains 2,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,67 g is saturated (3 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Gizzard contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Selen (74 % DV), Vitamin B12 (43 % DV), Zink (40 % DV), Niacin (B3) (19 % DV) and Cholin (19 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Gizzard?
100 g contains 363 mg of sodium, 16 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706165. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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