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Headcheese vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Chicken heart different?

  • Chicken heart has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Phosphorus than Headcheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 260% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 13 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. While Headcheese contains 941mg of Sodium, Chicken heart contains only 74mg.

Headcheese, pork 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.1%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +579.4%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.1%
Contains more Potassium +467.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +579.4%
Contains more Copper +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +4200%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.3%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +594.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 +16.8%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 13.83g 15.55g Chicken heart
Fats 10.9g 9.33g Headcheese
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 157kcal 153kcal Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 12mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 56mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 31mg 176mg Chicken heart
Sodium 941mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 0.97mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.122mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 0.1µg 4.3µg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 2µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 69mg 136mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 2.37g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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 - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
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 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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.