Chicken Gizzard
meat · base score 1 · also listed as chicken gizzard, chicken gizzards
What is it?
Chicken Gizzard is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 26 products
- Also listed as
- chicken gizzard, chicken gizzards
Common questions about chicken gizzard
Is Chicken Gizzard good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain chicken gizzard?
26 UK products list chicken gizzard as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chicken gizzard called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chicken gizzard, chicken gizzards. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chicken gizzard?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is chicken gizzard a good protein source for dogs?
Chicken gizzard is a muscular organ meat that offers protein, iron and some B vitamins. It is usually listed as a named ingredient and is commonly used in fresh, raw and cooked dog foods.
How is chicken gizzard listed on dog food labels?
On UK labels you will usually see it written as chicken gizzard or simply gizzard, listed among the meat or animal derivatives. This makes it a recognisable ingredient for owners reading the label.
