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Chicken heart vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken heart and Chorizo

  • Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 220% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 4 times more Copper than Chorizo. Chicken heart contains 0.346mg of Copper, while Chorizo contains 0.08mg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 +50%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +390.7%
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 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +390.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
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 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +310.2%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +361.2%
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Water +131%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +310.2%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +361.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 15.55g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 9.33g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0.71g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 153kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 12mg 8mg Chicken heart
Iron 5.96mg 1.59mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 177mg 150mg Chicken heart
Potassium 176mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 74mg 1235mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 3.41mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.08mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.04mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.3mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 1.12mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 72µg 2µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 2µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.704mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.833mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.355mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.303mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.376mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.88mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.408mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 136mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 2.66g 14.38g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Chorizo
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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.