Chicken heart vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chicken heart and pork leg
- Chicken heart has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper; however, pork leg is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium.
- Chicken heart covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 278% more than pork leg.
- Chicken heart has 7 times more iron than pork leg. While chicken heart has 5.96mg of iron, pork leg has only 0.85mg.
- Pork leg has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw.
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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 | +601.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +287% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +583.7% |
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 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1057.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +928.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.4% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +253.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 7.29µg | 0.63µg | 278% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.85mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.152mg | 0.736mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 29.4µg | 46% |
| Zinc | 6.59mg | 1.93mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.728mg | 0.2mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.559mg | 0.685mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.346mg | 0.065mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 73mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.66g | 6.54g | 18% |
| Folate | 72µg | 7µg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.33g | 18.87g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.37g | 8.38g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.71g | 2.01g | 5% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 245kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 315mg | 4% |
| Protein | 15.55g | 17.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.089mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36mg | 0.401mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.883mg | 4.574mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.71g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.71g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 1.55mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.