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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between barbecue chicken and chicken heart?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, yet chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, copper, folate, and vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 284% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more selenium than chicken heart. Barbecue chicken has 22µg of selenium, while chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less sodium.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.6%
Contains more IronIron +527.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1583.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1451.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
~equal in Other ~0.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 7.29µg 284%
Iron 0.95mg 5.96mg 63%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 2.559mg 48%
Zinc 1.78mg 6.59mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.728mg 39%
Selenium 22µg 4.3µg 32%
Copper 0.077mg 0.346mg 30%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Protein 22.51g 15.55g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.36mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Sodium 335mg 74mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.37g 10%
Fats 15.08g 9.33g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.152mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.927g 2.66g 6%
Phosphorus 218mg 177mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.883mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.71g 4%
Calories 226kcal 153kcal 4%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.089mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Cholesterol 127mg 136mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 9µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0.71g N/A
Calcium 16mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.408mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Barbecue chicken
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.