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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
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% |
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Other
~0.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
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.
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| 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 | 2.96µg | 7.29µg | 180% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 15.55g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.728mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 2.559mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 5.96mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 6.59mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 136mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.71g | 17% |
| Folate | 9µg | 72µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 9.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.883mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 176mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 2.66g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 153kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
62%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.