Ground beef vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and chicken heart
- Ground beef has more selenium; however, chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Chicken heart covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 200% more than ground beef.
- Chicken heart has 4 times less selenium than ground beef. Ground beef has 19.1µg of selenium, while chicken heart has 4.3µg.
- Chicken heart contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +344.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +338% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +888.9% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +399.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +192.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +928.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | +208.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +564.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 7.29µg | 200% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 5.96mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.728mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 2.559mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.346mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 4.3µg | 27% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 15.55g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.66g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 136mg | 16% |
| Folate | 7µg | 72µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.71g | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.37g | 12% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 9.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 6.59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.883mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.36mg | 4% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.