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Turkey breast vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Chicken heart?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 286% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Turkey breast has 22.4µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Selenium +420.9%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.7%
Contains more Copper +367.6%
Contains more Manganese +394.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Selenium +420.9%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.7%
Contains more Copper +367.6%
Contains more Manganese +394.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1635.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1635.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +40.8%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 21.89g 15.55g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 157kcal 153kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 12mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 177mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 176mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 74mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.074mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.018mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22.4µg 4.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.883mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.36mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.199mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.704mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.833mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.355mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.303mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.376mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.696mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.88mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.408mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 136mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 2.66g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 2.37g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
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 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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.