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Veal vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veal and Chicken heart different?

  • Veal is richer in Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 251% more than Veal.
  • Veal contains 3 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Veal contains 13.7µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Veal is lower in Cholesterol.

Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types were 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 +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.6%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +235.9%
Contains more Manganese +154.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.6%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +235.9%
Contains more Manganese +154.3%

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.
Veal
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +474%
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% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Folate +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +474%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 +56.8%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.7%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veal Chicken heart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Veal Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 24.38g 15.55g Veal
Fats 7.56g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 172kcal 153kcal Veal
Calcium 17mg 12mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 177mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 176mg Veal
Sodium 83mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 3.87mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.103mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.035mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 13.7µg 4.3µg Veal
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.15mg Veal
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 4.883mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.36mg Veal
Folate 11µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.199mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 0.704mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.833mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 1.355mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 1.303mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.376mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.696mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 0.88mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.408mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 136mg Veal
Saturated Fat 3.04g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 2.37g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.