Cooking strips 15–30% of meat weight. Moisture first (Sobral et al., Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021). Per 100 g: 154 kcal, 30.4 g protein, 2.7 g fat. Braising preserves more weight than grilling for offal.
How should I track Chicken Gizzards, simmered?
Chicken Gizzards, simmered is high in zinc. The simplest way to track Chicken Gizzards, simmered accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
