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Elk meat vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elk meat and Chicken heart?

  • Elk meat is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 180% more.
  • Elk meat has 2 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. While Elk meat has 10.5µg of Selenium, Chicken heart has only 4.3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more IronIron +46.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.346mg

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 0% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 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 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.8%
Contains more FatsFats +173.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
~equal in Other ~0.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1583.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Chicken heart
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 162kcal 153kcal Elk meat
Protein 30.76g 15.55g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 9.33g Chicken heart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Cholesterol 72mg 136mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 12mg Chicken heart
Potassium 392mg 176mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.349mg 0.346mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 285mg 177mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 74mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 10.5µg 4.3µg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.883mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.36mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Folate 9µg 72µg Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 1.342g 2.66g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.71g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.199mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.704mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.833mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.355mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.303mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.376mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.696mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.88mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.408mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
62%
Elk meat
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.