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Chicken gizzard
Calories & nutrition facts
all classes, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 94 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 35%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 2.1 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 69 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 240 mg 80%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 19 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 3.7 mg 4%
- Vitamin E 0.33 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.23 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 3.7 mg 23%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.63 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 50%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 148 mg 12%
- Potassium 237 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.7 mg 25%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
- Selenium 25.5 µg 46%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 94 | 18 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 106 | 20 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| 1 × lb | 453 g | 426 | 80 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 212 | 40 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 53 | 10 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 319 | 60 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 425 | 80 g | 0 g | 9.3 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken gizzard stewwith oil, with salt78 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey gizzardall classes, raw111 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken stomachraw82 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken gibletscapons, raw130 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb gizzard131 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey gibletsall classes, raw124 kcal / 100 g
- Gizzardsstewed, puerto rican style179 kcal / 100 g
- Stewing chickengiblets, raw168 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken gizzard
What is a chicken gizzard?
It is a muscular part of a chicken’s digestive system that grinds food, often using grit the bird has swallowed. It is an edible organ meat with a firm, chewy texture.
How do you clean chicken gizzards before cooking?
Rinse them under cold running water and trim away any tough outer membrane, gristle or yellowish lining still attached. Many are sold partly cleaned, but check the centre for grit or debris.
How long should you cook chicken gizzards to make them tender?
For a tender result, simmer them gently in water or stock for about 1½–2 hours, until a knife slips in easily; a pressure cooker can do it in roughly 25–30 minutes. You can then slice and fry them briefly for a browned finish.
Can you fry chicken gizzards without boiling them first?
You can, but they are likely to stay very chewy. Simmer them until tender first, pat them dry, then fry in a hot pan for a few minutes to brown; for a crisp coating, dredge the cooked pieces in seasoned flour before frying.
What dishes are chicken gizzards used in?
They are popular in gumbo, gizzard gravy and Filipino adobo, and are also served fried or grilled as a snack. Slice cooked gizzards thinly for salads or add them to rice dishes.
How should you store raw chicken gizzards?
Keep them covered in the fridge and cook within one to two days of buying. To keep them longer, freeze in an airtight pack; thaw in the fridge and use promptly.
How do chicken gizzards compare with chicken liver?
Chicken liver is much richer in vitamin B12 and folate: it has 16.6 µg of B12 and 588 µg of folate per 100 g, compared with 1.2 µg and 5 µg in chicken gizzards. Gizzards are firmer and more chewy, while liver cooks quickly and has a soft texture.
Are chicken gizzards nutritious?
A typical serving of about 113 g provides 20 g of protein and 106 kcal. They are also high in selenium and vitamin B12.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171456 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
