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Turkey gizzard
Calories & nutrition facts
all classes, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 111 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 38%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.4 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 147 mg 6%
- Cholesterol 271 mg 90%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 46 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 6.2 mg 7%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.33 mg 25%
- Niacin (B3) 6.2 mg 39%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.91 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 3.6 µg 150%
- Choline 89.7 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 16 mg 1%
- Iron 2.8 mg 15%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 164 mg 13%
- Potassium 185 mg 4%
- Zinc 3 mg 28%
- Copper 0.22 mg 24%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 28.8 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 111 | 19 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 125 | 21 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| 1 × raw gizzard | 63 g | 70 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 251 | 43 g | 0 g | 7.6 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 63 | 11 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 376 | 64 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 502 | 85 g | 0 g | 15 g |
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Questions about Turkey gizzard
What is a turkey gizzard?
It is a muscular part of the bird’s digestive system that grinds food. Its texture is firm and chewy unless you cook it slowly until tender.
How do you clean a turkey gizzard before cooking?
Trim away any attached fat and tough yellowish lining if it has not already been removed, then rinse off any grit and pat it dry. Cut it into smaller pieces after cooking if you want it easier to chew.
How long should you cook a turkey gizzard to make it tender?
Simmer it gently in water or stock for about 1½–2 hours, until a knife slides in easily; keep it covered with liquid and top up as needed. In a pressure cooker, it may take about 25–30 minutes at pressure, followed by a natural release.
Can you fry turkey gizzard without simmering it first?
You can, but it is likely to stay tough. Simmer it until tender first, then slice and fry in a hot pan for a few minutes to brown the edges; cook poultry to 75 °C at the centre.
How should you store raw and cooked turkey gizzard?
Keep raw gizzard covered in the fridge and use it within 1–2 days, or freeze it. Refrigerate cooked gizzard promptly in a sealed container and use within 3–4 days.
What dishes can you make with turkey gizzard?
Add simmered, sliced gizzard to gravy, soups or stews, or fry it with onions and spices for a savoury side. It also works chopped into stuffing, where its chewy texture adds bite.
How does turkey gizzard compare with chicken gizzard?
Turkey gizzard has 19 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 17.7 g in chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard is lower in energy, at 94 kcal per 100 g versus 111 kcal in turkey gizzard.
What nutrients stand out in turkey gizzard?
It is high in selenium and vitamin B12, with 28.8 µg of selenium and 3.6 µg of vitamin B12 per 100 g. A typical raw gizzard portion is about 63 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171085 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
