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Meatball vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Chicken heart?

  • Meatball is higher in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 262% more.
  • Meatball has 9 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. While Meatball has 666mg of Sodium, Chicken heart has only 74mg.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Selenium +255.8%
Contains more Iron +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +181.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.9%
Contains more Selenium +255.8%
Contains more Iron +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +297%
Contains more Copper +181.3%

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 A +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +1035.2%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.55
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +1035.2%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +287.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0.71g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 15.55g Chicken heart
Fats 22.21g 9.33g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0.71g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 153kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Chicken heart
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 12mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 177mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 176mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 1.66mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.123mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.282mg 0.089mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 4.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 30IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 9µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 36µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 66mg 136mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.66g Chicken heart
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 2.37g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.71g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.967g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
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 ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.