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Chicken heart vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken heart and liverwurst?

  • Chicken heart is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, and copper, yet liverwurst is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 454% higher.
  • Chicken heart has 3 times more zinc than liverwurst. Chicken heart has 6.59mg of zinc, while liverwurst has 2.3mg.
  • Chicken heart contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken heart has a lower glycemic index than liverwurst.

We used Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Liverwurst spread 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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1248.8%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3.5mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +172.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +729.6%
Contains more OtherOther +223.5%

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% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.4%

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 Liverwurst
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin A 9µg 4091µg 454%
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 13.46µg 257%
Selenium 4.3µg 58µg 98%
Zinc 6.59mg 2.3mg 39%
Iron 5.96mg 8.85mg 36%
Saturated fat 2.66g 9.925g 33%
Sodium 74mg 700mg 27%
Fats 9.33g 25.45g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 2.37g 12.286g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 1.03mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.19mg 13%
Copper 0.346mg 0.24mg 12%
Folate 72µg 30µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.272mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 2.95mg 8%
Calories 153kcal 305kcal 8%
Phosphorus 177mg 230mg 8%
Protein 15.55g 12.38g 6%
Cholesterol 136mg 118mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 4.3mg 4%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.155mg 3%
Carbs 0.71g 5.89g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 2.427g 2%
Calcium 12mg 22mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 3.5mg 0%
Net carbs 0.71g 3.39g N/A
Potassium 176mg 170mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.704mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.303mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.376mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.88mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.408mg 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.