Chicken heart vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken heart and ham different?
- Chicken heart is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper; however, ham is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 277% higher.
- Chicken heart contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than ham. While chicken heart contains 2.559mg of vitamin B5, ham contains only 0.403mg.
- Ham has less cholesterol.
Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +338% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +353.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +535% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1021.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +414.1% |
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Water
~67.67g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 0.65µg | 277% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.48mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.754mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 1203mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 0.403mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.202mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 6.59mg | 2.88mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.346mg | 0.079mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 19.5µg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 53mg | 28% |
| Folate | 72µg | 3µg | 17% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 0.54g | 14% |
| Protein | 15.55g | 20.93g | 11% |
| Fats | 9.33g | 5.53g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 4.023mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.66g | 1.81g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 287mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.37g | 2.62g | 1% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 145kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.71g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.71g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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