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Chicken heart vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken heart and turkey sausage

  • Chicken heart is richer than turkey sausage in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 271% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 18 times more folate than turkey sausage. Chicken heart contains 72µg of folate, while turkey sausage contains 4µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +457%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +822.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 0.79µg 271%
Iron 5.96mg 1.07mg 61%
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 0.165mg 43%
Zinc 6.59mg 2.98mg 33%
Copper 0.346mg 0.111mg 26%
Sodium 74mg 639mg 25%
Folate 72µg 4µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 4.657g 13%
Fats 9.33g 18.09g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.208mg 12%
Cholesterol 136mg 160mg 8%
Selenium 4.3µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.054mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.37g 5.158g 7%
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 3.692mg 7%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.66g 3.839g 5%
Calories 153kcal 235kcal 4%
Manganese 0.089mg 4%
Phosphorus 177mg 155mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 176mg 229mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Protein 15.55g 15.42g 0%
Carbs 0.71g 1.56g 0%
Net carbs 0.71g 1.56g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.704mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.303mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.376mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.88mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.408mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken heart Turkey sausage
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
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.179g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
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.

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.