Sweetbreads vs. Brains vs. Gizzard
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 | Sweetbreads | Brains | Gizzard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.5 G | 11.6 G | 30.1 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.1 G | 10.4 G | 2.7 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 G | 1.5 G | 0 G |
| Energy | 124 KCAL | 150 KCAL | 153 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 9 MG | 17 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 2.3 MG | 3.2 MG |
| Potassium, K | 432 MG | 242 MG | 178 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 366 MG | 414 MG | 363 MG |
| Cholesterol | 347 MG | 3075 MG | 367 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.94 G | 2.4 G | 0.67 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.