Luncheon meat vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and chicken heart different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in selenium; however, chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 265% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 11 times more sodium than chicken heart. While luncheon meat contains 820mg of sodium, chicken heart contains only 74mg.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +790.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +514.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1053.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.5% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +692.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | +139.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 7.29µg | 265% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 5.96mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 4.3µg | 62% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 6.59mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.728mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 2.559mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.346mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 74mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 136mg | 19% |
| Folate | 0µg | 72µg | 18% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 2.37g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.71g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 2.66g | 6% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 9.33g | 5% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 176mg | 4% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 15.55g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.883mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 153kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.704mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.833mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.408mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
54%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.284g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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.