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

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What are the main differences between Chicken wing and Chicken heart?

  • Chicken wing is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 293% higher.
  • Chicken wing has 6 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Chicken wing has 25.7µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +497.7%
Contains more Iron +362%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +449.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +497.7%
Contains more Iron +362%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +377.5%
Contains more Copper +449.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2816%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 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 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2816%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +133.8%
Contains more Carbs +1440.8%
Contains more Other +37.6%
Contains more Water +59.2%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +133.8%
Contains more Carbs +1440.8%
Contains more Other +37.6%
Contains more Water +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 0.71g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 15.55g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 9.33g Chicken wing
Carbs 10.94g 0.71g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 153kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 12mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 138mg 176mg Chicken heart
Sodium 320mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 1.38mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.063mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.06mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 25.7µg 4.3µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 30IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 9µg Chicken wing
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.883mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 18µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.199mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.704mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.833mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.355mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 1.303mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.376mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.696mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.88mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.408mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 136mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 2.66g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 2.37g Chicken wing
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 2.71g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Chicken heart
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
27%
Chicken wing
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.17g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.