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Chicken heart vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken heart and Meatball?

  • Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Meatball is higher in Selenium.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 262% more.
  • Chicken heart has 4 times more Zinc than Meatball. While Chicken heart has 6.59mg of Zinc, Meatball has only 1.66mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Meatball is lower.

We used Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types 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 +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Selenium +255.8%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Selenium +255.8%

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 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.3%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +1035.2%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +1035.2%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 15.55g 14.4g Chicken heart
Fats 9.33g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0.71g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 153kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Chicken heart
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 12mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 5.96mg 1.77mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 177mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 176mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 74mg 666mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 1.66mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.123mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 4.3µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 30IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.136mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.23mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 3.108mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.924mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.202mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 36µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 1µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 2.66g 7.627g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.967g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.