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Chicken heart vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken heart and chorizo

  • Chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 220% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 4 times more copper than chorizo. Chicken heart contains 0.346mg of copper, while chorizo contains 0.08mg.
  • Chicken heart contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken heart has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +274.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +390.7%

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +131%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +310.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162%
Contains more OtherOther +361.2%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +676.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 2µg 220%
Iron 5.96mg 1.59mg 55%
Saturated fat 2.66g 14.38g 53%
Sodium 74mg 1235mg 50%
Fats 9.33g 38.27g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.63mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 2.37g 18.4g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.3mg 33%
Selenium 4.3µg 21.1µg 31%
Copper 0.346mg 0.08mg 30%
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 1.12mg 29%
Zinc 6.59mg 3.41mg 29%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Folate 72µg 2µg 18%
Protein 15.55g 24.1g 17%
Cholesterol 136mg 88mg 16%
Calories 153kcal 455kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.53mg 13%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Potassium 176mg 398mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 3.46g 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Phosphorus 177mg 150mg 4%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 5.131mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0.71g 1.86g 0%
Net carbs 0.71g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 12mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.704mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.833mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.303mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.376mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.88mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.408mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.