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Chicken heart vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken heart and Canadian bacon

  • Chicken heart has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper; however, Canadian bacon is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 286% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Chicken heart has 11 times more iron than Canadian bacon. While chicken heart has 5.96mg of iron, Canadian bacon has only 0.56mg.
  • Chicken heart has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +964.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +449.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +280.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1072.1%

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% 3% 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% 0% 8.2% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1595.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.5%

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
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +235.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more OtherOther +442.4%

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
37% 45% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%

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 Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Canadian bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.43µg 286%
Selenium 4.3µg 50.4µg 84%
Iron 5.96mg 0.56mg 68%
Zinc 6.59mg 1.73mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.669mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.185mg 42%
Sodium 74mg 993mg 40%
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 0.72mg 37%
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 9.988mg 32%
Copper 0.346mg 0.063mg 31%
Protein 15.55g 28.31g 26%
Potassium 176mg 999mg 24%
Cholesterol 136mg 67mg 23%
Phosphorus 177mg 309mg 19%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Folate 72µg 4µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 0.485g 15%
Fats 9.33g 2.78g 10%
Saturated fat 2.66g 1.039g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.28mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.016mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.37g 1.255g 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Calories 153kcal 146kcal 0%
Carbs 0.71g 1.8g 0%
Net carbs 0.71g 1.8g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 0.704mg 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.833mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 1.303mg 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.376mg 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.88mg 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.408mg 1.134mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Canadian bacon
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
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.