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Pork Meat vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork Meat and Chicken heart?

  • Pork Meat is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 280% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 9 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Pork Meat has 38.2µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Pork Meat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Selenium +788.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +418.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -23%
Contains more Selenium +788.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +418.3%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1178.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1178.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
Equal in Other - 0.85
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +165.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 73.56
Equal in Other - 0.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.6%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 26.17g 15.55g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 143kcal 153kcal Chicken heart
Calcium 6mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 1.15mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 177mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 176mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 74mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.111mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.013mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 38.2µg 4.3µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.152mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 4.883mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.36mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.199mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.704mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.833mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 1.355mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 1.303mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.376mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.696mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.88mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.408mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 136mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 1.198g 2.66g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 2.71g Chicken heart
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
65%
Pork Meat
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.462g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken heart
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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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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.