Chicken heart vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken heart and luncheon meat different?
- Chicken heart is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and folate; however, luncheon meat is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 265% higher.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +514.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1053.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +790.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +692.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.8% |
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 0.92µg | 265% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.97mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 38.3µg | 62% |
| Zinc | 6.59mg | 2.15mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.213mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 0.613mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.346mg | 0.03mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 820mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 78mg | 19% |
| Folate | 72µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.37g | 5.685g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 1.565g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.272mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.66g | 3.944g | 6% |
| Fats | 9.33g | 12.77g | 5% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 300mg | 4% |
| Protein | 15.55g | 17.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 5.225mg | 2% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.128mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.71g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.71g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.284g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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.