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Chicken heart vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken heart and Pork chop

  • Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Pork chop is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 276% more than Pork chop.
  • Pork chop contains 7 times less Iron than Chicken heart. Chicken heart contains 5.96mg of Iron, while Pork chop contains 0.87mg.
  • Pork chop has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 +109.2%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Selenium +746.5%
Equal in Sodium - 74
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 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +585.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.2%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Selenium +746.5%
Equal in Sodium - 74

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
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% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +77.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Protein 15.55g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 9.33g 14.35g Pork chop
Carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Calories 153kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Calcium 12mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 5.96mg 0.87mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 177mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 176mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 74mg
Zinc 6.59mg 3.15mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.105mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.01mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 30IU 15IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 4µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.313mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 1.104mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 72µg 0µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.66µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.704mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.833mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.355mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.303mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.376mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.88mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.408mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 136mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 2.66g 4.339g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 1.894g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken heart Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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 - 1.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (74 mg)
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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.