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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Chicken heart?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 284% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Barbecue chicken has 22µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Sodium.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%
Contains more Iron +527.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%
Contains more Iron +527.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Manganese +1680%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1583.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1451.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1583.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1451.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +61.6%
Contains more Carbs +491.7%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Other - 0.85
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +61.6%
Contains more Carbs +491.7%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Other - 0.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue chicken Chicken heart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 22.51g 15.55g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 9.33g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 226kcal 153kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Chicken heart
Calcium 16mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 177mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 176mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 1.78mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.077mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.005mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22µg 4.3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 30IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 9µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.883mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 8µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.657mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.833mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.355mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.303mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.376mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.935mg 0.88mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.408mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 136mg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 3.927g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.37g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Barbecue chicken
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.