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Chicken heart vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken heart and Turkey neck

  • Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Turkey neck is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 230% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 14 times more Folate than Turkey neck. Chicken heart contains 72µg of Folate, while Turkey neck contains 5µg.
  • Turkey neck contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw.

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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 +490.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +565.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 160
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 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +490.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +565.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 160

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 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.5%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.364
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 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.5%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.924
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.364

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Water - 75.92
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
Equal in Water - 75.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Turkey neck Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Protein 15.55g 16.51g Turkey neck
Fats 9.33g 6.04g Chicken heart
Carbs 0.71g 0g Chicken heart
Calories 153kcal 125kcal Chicken heart
Calcium 12mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 5.96mg 1.01mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 177mg 160mg Chicken heart
Potassium 176mg 133mg Chicken heart
Sodium 74mg 233mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 3.39mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.142mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.056mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 30IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.051mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.211mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.801mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Folate 72µg 5µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 1.76µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.176mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.6mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.473mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg 1.144mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.376mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.532mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.528mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg 0.448mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 136mg 115mg Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 2.66g 1.647g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 1.824g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 1.478g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Turkey neck
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
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.013g)
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 - 159mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.