Chicken thigh vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chicken thigh and chicken heart
- Chicken thigh has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, chicken heart has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Chicken heart's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 290% more.
- Chicken thigh has 5 times more selenium than chicken heart. Chicken thigh has 20.5µg of selenium, while chicken heart has 4.3µg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, heart, all classes, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +308.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.66g
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 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 | 0.33µg | 7.29µg | 290% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 5.96mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.728mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 6.59mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 4.3µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.346mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 2.559mg | 25% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 15.55g | 25% |
| Folate | 9µg | 72µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.883mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 136mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 177mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.71g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 10.3g | 9.33g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 2.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
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
33%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
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.