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Chicken heart vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken heart and Pork?

  • Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Folate, yet Pork is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 275% more.
  • Chicken heart has 14 times more Folate than Pork. While Chicken heart has 72µg of Folate, Pork has only 5µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork is lower.

We used Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 +585.1%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +374%
Contains more Manganese +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Selenium +953.5%
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% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +585.1%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +374%
Contains more Manganese +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Selenium +953.5%

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +941.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +941.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Other - 0.89
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Protein +75.7%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Protein 15.55g 27.32g Pork
Fats 9.33g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Calories 153kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 12mg 19mg Pork
Iron 5.96mg 0.87mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 177mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 176mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 74mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 6.59mg 2.39mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.073mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.009mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 30IU 7IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 2µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.6mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.321mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.698mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 72µg 5µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.7µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.704mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.833mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.355mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.303mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.376mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.88mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.408mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 136mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 2.66g 5.23g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 1.2g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.