Ham vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and chicken heart different?
- Ham is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium; however, chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 277% higher.
- Ham contains 16 times more sodium than chicken heart. While ham contains 1203mg of sodium, chicken heart contains only 74mg.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +353.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +338% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +535% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1021.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +414.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
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Water
~73.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -32% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.37g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 7.29µg | 277% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 5.96mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.152mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 74mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 2.559mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.728mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 6.59mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.346mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 4.3µg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 136mg | 28% |
| Folate | 3µg | 72µg | 17% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.71g | 14% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 15.55g | 11% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 9.33g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.883mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 2.66g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 177mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 176mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 2.37g | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 153kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
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
44%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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