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

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

  • Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 284% higher.
  • Chicken heart has 17 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Chicken heart has 2.559mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Sodium.

We used Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 Iron +527.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +527.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken heart Barbecue chicken
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 Chicken heart Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 0.12g Chicken heart
Protein 15.55g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 9.33g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.71g 0.12g Chicken heart
Calories 153kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Chicken heart
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 5.96mg 0.95mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 177mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 176mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 74mg 335mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 1.78mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.077mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.005mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 30IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.055mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.227mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.191mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 8µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.47µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.173mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.657mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.355mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.303mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.376mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.69mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.408mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 136mg 127mg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 2.66g 3.927g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 2.038g 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
Chicken heart Barbecue chicken
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
126%
Chicken heart
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
41%
Barbecue chicken

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