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

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How are Chicken neck and Chicken heart different?

  • Chicken neck is higher in Selenium, however, Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 293% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains 3 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. While Chicken neck contains 12µg of Selenium, Chicken heart contains only 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Selenium +179.1%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Zinc +254.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Selenium +179.1%
Contains more Iron +213.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains more Zinc +254.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%

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 +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2703.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2703.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +181.2%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Other - 0.85
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Fats +181.2%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Equal in Other - 0.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken neck Chicken heart
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 14.07g 15.55g Chicken heart
Fats 26.24g 9.33g Chicken neck
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 297kcal 153kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 12mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.9mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 112mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 137mg 176mg Chicken heart
Sodium 64mg 74mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.86mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.08mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.033mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 12µg 4.3µg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU 30IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 9µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 5µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.545mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 0.933mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.005mg 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.332mg 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.641mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.348mg 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 99mg 136mg Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 7.27g 2.66g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 2.37g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 2.71g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck Chicken heart
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
22%
Chicken neck
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.61g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.