Chicken heart vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken heart and Chicken thigh
- Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Chicken thigh has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 290% more.
- Chicken heart has 8 times more Folate than Chicken thigh. Chicken heart has 72µg of Folate, while Chicken thigh has 9µg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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.
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Iron
+308.2%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+136.2%
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Copper
+284.4%
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Manganese
+229.6%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Phosphorus
+12.4%
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Potassium
+47.2%
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Selenium
+376.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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Iron
+308.2%
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Sodium
-22.1%
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Zinc
+136.2%
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Copper
+284.4%
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Manganese
+229.6%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Phosphorus
+12.4%
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Potassium
+47.2%
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Selenium
+376.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+72.7%
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Vitamin B2
+185.5%
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Vitamin B5
+99.1%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+2109.1%
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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+72.7%
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Vitamin B2
+185.5%
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Vitamin B5
+99.1%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+2109.1%
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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24%
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Protein
+81.2%
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Fats
+10.4%
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Carbs
+66.2%
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+21.2%
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15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Water
+24%
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Protein
+81.2%
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Fats
+10.4%
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Carbs
+66.2%
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+21.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.78
Saturated Fat:
2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.71 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.78
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.71g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 15.55g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 9.33g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0.71g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 153kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 177mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 176mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 74mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 6.59mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.346mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 4.3µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 72µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.704mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.355mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.303mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.88mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 136mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.66g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.37g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 2.43g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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