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Chicken heart vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken heart and Mortadella

  • Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper, however, Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11713% more than Chicken heart.
  • Mortadella contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken heart. Chicken heart contains 2.559mg of Vitamin B5, while Mortadella contains 0.44mg.
  • Mortadella has less Cholesterol.

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

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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 +325.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Contains more Copper +476.7%
Contains more Manganese +196.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +425.6%
Equal in Potassium - 163
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +325.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Contains more Copper +476.7%
Contains more Manganese +196.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +425.6%
Equal in Potassium - 163

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 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20916.5%
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% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20916.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Other +240%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Other +240%
Equal in Protein - 16.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 15.55g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 9.33g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0.71g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 153kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 12mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 5.96mg 1.4mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 177mg 97mg Chicken heart
Potassium 176mg 163mg Chicken heart
Sodium 74mg 1246mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 2.1mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.06mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.03mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.119mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 2.673mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.44mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.13mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 3µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 1.48µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.633mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.708mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg 1.213mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg 1.262mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.598mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.735mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 136mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 2.66g 9.51g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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 - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.