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Turkey bacon vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey bacon and Chicken heart different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Selenium, however, Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 254% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 14 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. While Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of Sodium, Chicken heart contains only 74mg.

Turkey bacon, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +267.4%
Contains more IronIron +325.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +408.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +512.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 FatsFats +81.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.2%
Contains more OtherOther +301.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
~equal in Protein ~15.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
34% 31% 35%
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 +162.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 226kcal 153kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 15.55g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 9.33g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 1.89g 0.71g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.71g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 136mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 12mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 176mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.068mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.54mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 222mg 177mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 74mg Chicken heart
Vitamin A 34IU 30IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 9µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 15.8µg 4.3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Folate 10µg 72µg Chicken heart
Trans Fat 0.184g Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 4.52g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.37g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.71g Turkey bacon
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.