The Health Benefits of Gizzards
When you buy a turkey or a chicken, it is often stuffed with what are called giblets. One component of the giblets is usually the gizzard, which is a part of the bird's stomach. The bird swallows grit, which helps grind up food in the gizzard. This grit is removed from the gizzard before it is sold for food. While it may not sound appetizing to some, the gizzard provides a number of essential nutrients. Sponsored link HostGator© Official HostGator© includes a vast array of tools and guarantees with each hosting plan. hostgator.com Macronutrients A 1-cup serving of chopped, cooked chicken gizzard contains 223 calories, 44 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat, including 1 gram of saturated fat. This serving provides you with 88 percent of the daily value for protein, which your body uses for forming new cells and as a source of energy. Vitamins Gizzards are a good source of vitamins, with each serving providing 1.5 micrograms of vitamin B-12, or 25 percent ...