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Ham vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ham and Chicken heart different?

  • Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 277% higher.
  • Ham contains 16 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. While Ham contains 1203mg of Sodium, Chicken heart contains only 74mg.

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Selenium +353.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +338%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Selenium +353.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +338%
Contains more Manganese +64.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 177

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.
Ham
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +535%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1021.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.36
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 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 B1 +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +535%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1021.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Other +414.1%
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Equal in Water - 73.56
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Other +414.1%
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.37
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.37

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Chicken heart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ham Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0.71g Ham
Protein 20.93g 15.55g Ham
Fats 5.53g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 1.5g 0.71g Ham
Calories 145kcal 153kcal Chicken heart
Calcium 8mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 1.48mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 196mg 177mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 176mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.88mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.079mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.054mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 19.5µg 4.3µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.152mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.36mg Ham
Folate 3µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.199mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.704mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.833mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 1.355mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 1.303mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.376mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.696mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.88mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.408mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 136mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.66g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 2.37g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
45%
Ham
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
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 - 1129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.