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Pork chop vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork chop and Chicken heart

  • Pork chop has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 276% more than Pork chop.
  • Chicken heart contains 8 times less Selenium than Pork chop. Pork chop contains 36.4µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Pork chop has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Chicken, heart, all classes, 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Selenium +746.5%
Contains more Iron +585.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.2%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Equal in Sodium - 74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Selenium +746.5%
Contains more Iron +585.1%
Contains more Zinc +109.2%
Contains more Copper +229.5%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Equal in Sodium - 74

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 B1 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1004.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 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 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1004.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +77.1%
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +52.5%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +77.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 23.72g 15.55g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 9.33g Pork chop
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 231kcal 153kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 12mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 177mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 176mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 74mg
Zinc 3.15mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.105mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.01mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 36.4µg 4.3µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.152mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.883mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.36mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.199mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.704mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.833mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.355mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.303mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.376mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.696mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.88mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.408mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 136mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 4.339g 2.66g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 2.37g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
53%
Pork chop
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (74 mg)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.