Brains vs. Gizzard vs. Kidney
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Gizzard has the most protein of the foods compared, at 30.1 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Brains | Gizzard | Kidney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.6 G | 30.1 G | 27.1 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.4 G | 2.7 G | 4.6 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.5 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Energy | 150 KCAL | 153 KCAL | 157 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 17 MG | 19 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 MG | 3.2 MG | 5.8 MG |
| Potassium, K | 242 MG | 178 MG | 134 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 414 MG | 363 MG | 400 MG |
| Cholesterol | 3075 MG | 367 MG | 710 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.4 G | 0.67 G | 1.4 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.