A Gizzard is an organ found in the digestive tract of a chicken. Similar to a stomach, the gizzard is used to grind up the foods the bird eats. Gizzards are considered a delicacy in certain culture and provide a healthy dose of certain vitamins and minerals.

A 100-gram serving of chicken gizzards, which is equal to about 3.5 ounces, contains 2.68 grams of total fat, less than 1 gram of which is saturated a diet low in saturated fat and cholestrol can reduce your risk of heart disease, strokes and certain types of cancer.

A serving of chicken gizzards contains a hefty dose of proteins, a nutrient neccessary for energy production. Protein also helps to replenish the cell that make up your muscles and tissues. For every 20 pounds that you weigh, you shoul eat 8 gram of protein, the Harvard School of Public Health reports. A 3.5 ounce. serving of chicken gizzards provides 30.39 grams toward that goal.

A serving of chicken gizzards supplies you with 3.19 milligrams of iron and 4.42 mg. of zinc. Women need 18mg of iron and 8mg of zinc each day. Men need 8mg of iron and 11mg of zinc on a daily basis. These nutrients support a healthy immune system, promote wound healing and aid in cell division. You also get 1.04 micrograms B12 you need each day. Vitamin B12 is essential for a healthy immune system and for proper neurological function.