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Chicken heart vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken heart and Headcheese different?

  • Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Phosphorus than Headcheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 260% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 36 times more Folate than Headcheese. While Chicken heart contains 72µg of Folate, Headcheese contains only 2µg.
  • Headcheese has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Headcheese, pork are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.1%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +579.4%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
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% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.1%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +579.4%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%

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 B1 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.3%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Water - 73.84
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Water - 73.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Protein 15.55g 13.83g Chicken heart
Fats 9.33g 10.9g Headcheese
Carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Calories 153kcal 157kcal Headcheese
Calcium 12mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 5.96mg 1.5mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 177mg 56mg Chicken heart
Potassium 176mg 31mg Chicken heart
Sodium 74mg 941mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 0.97mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.122mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 0.1µg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.023mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.115mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 0.44mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.19mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 2µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 1.05µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 136mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 2.66g 3.402g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 1.134g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chicken heart
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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 - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.