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

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A recap on differences between Pork loin and Chicken heart

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 282% more than Pork loin.
  • Chicken heart contains 8 times less Selenium than Pork loin. Pork loin contains 33.2µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Pork loin has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 +50%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Selenium +672.1%
Contains more Iron +654.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.7%
Contains more Copper +517.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
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 more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Selenium +672.1%
Contains more Iron +654.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.7%
Contains more Copper +517.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%

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 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.9%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275.5%
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 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.9%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 73.56
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +26.9%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 19.74g 15.55g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 9.33g Pork loin
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 198kcal 153kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 12mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 177mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 176mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 74mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.056mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.011mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 33.2µg 4.3µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.152mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.36mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.199mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.704mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.833mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.355mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.303mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.376mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.696mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.88mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.408mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 136mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 2.37g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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 - 1.7g)
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 ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.