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

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What are the main differences between Chicken heart and Barbecue chicken?

  • Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 284% higher.
  • Chicken heart has 17 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Chicken heart has 2.559mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Sodium.

We used Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
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%
Contains more IronIron +527.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.6%

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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken heart Barbecue chicken
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 Chicken heart Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 153kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 15.55g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 9.33g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0.71g 0.12g Chicken heart
Carbs 0.71g 0.12g Chicken heart
Cholesterol 136mg 127mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 176mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 5.96mg 0.95mg Chicken heart
Sugar 0.12g Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.077mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 1.78mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 177mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 74mg 335mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 30IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 9µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.005mg Chicken heart
Selenium 4.3µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.055mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.227mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.191mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.47µg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 8µg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken heart
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 2.66g 3.927g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 2.038g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.173mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.657mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.355mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.303mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.376mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.69mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.408mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Barbecue chicken
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
116%
Chicken heart
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
41%
Barbecue chicken

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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.