Gizzard: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Viande
Gizzard contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz de rendement (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 viandes de foie et d'organes on FoodFactly, where the median is 174 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 74 % of the Daily Value for sélénium, 43 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine B12 and 40 % of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 % |
| Vitamine A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E C | 0,2 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamine K C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamine (B1) C | 0,026 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) C | 0,21 mg | 16 % |
| Niacine (B3) C | 3,1 mg | 19 % |
| Vitamine B6 C | 0,07 mg | 4 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamine B12 C | 1 µg | 43 % |
| Choline C | 104 mg | 19 % |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1 % |
| Fer C | 3,2 mg | 18 % |
| Magnésium C | 3 mg | 0,7 % |
| Phosphore C | 188 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium C | 178 mg | 4 % |
| Zinc C | 4,4 mg | 40 % |
| Cuivre C | 0,16 mg | 18 % |
| Sélénium 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 viandes de foie et d'organes (median 21 g)
- Fat2,7 gin the lowest quarter of viandes de foie et d'organes (median 8,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,67 gin the lowest quarter of viandes de foie et d'organes (median 2,5 g)
- Sodium363 mgin the lowest quarter of viandes de foie et d'organes (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 0,52 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) C | 0,22 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| CFA 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)
| Bêta-carotène C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène C | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine C | 0 µg |
| Rétinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Eau C | 67,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool C | 0 g |
| Caféine C | 0 mg |
| Théobromine C | 0 mg |
| Acide folique C | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture C | 5 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée C | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vénison, steak | 149 | 30 g | 0 g | 2,4 g |
| Viande bovine, steak, ronde | 166 | 29,7 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Veau, côte | 158 | 29,5 g | 0,07 g | 4,4 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29,5 g | 0 g | 4,4 g |
| Écureuil | 172 | 30,5 g | 0 g | 4,7 g |
| Moose | 133 | 29 g | 0 g | 0,96 g |
| Mâchoire | 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. 1 oz de rendement (20 g): about 31 kcal. 1 gésier (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 1 oz de rendement (20 g). About 83 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viandes de foie et d'organes, 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 sélénium (74 % DV), Vitamine B12 (43 % DV), zinc (40 % DV), Niacine (B3) (19 % DV) and choline (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 octobre 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 octobre 2024. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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