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.
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.
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 | +122.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 0.47µg | 284% |
Iron | 5.96mg | 0.95mg | 63% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 0.152mg | 48% |
Zinc | 6.59mg | 1.78mg | 44% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.227mg | 39% |
Selenium | 4.3µg | 22µg | 32% |
Copper | 0.346mg | 0.077mg | 30% |
Folate | 72µg | 8µg | 16% |
Protein | 15.55g | 22.51g | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.191mg | 13% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
Sodium | 74mg | 335mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.37g | 6.446g | 10% |
Fats | 9.33g | 15.08g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 2.66g | 3.927g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 177mg | 218mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 5.732mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 2.038g | 4% |
Calories | 153kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 136mg | 127mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 176mg | 255mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 20µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.71g | 0.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.71g | 0.12g | N/A |
Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.704mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.303mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.376mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.88mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.408mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
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% |