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

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Chicken heart?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Folate.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 286% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Turkey breast has 22.4µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart has 4.3µg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420.9%
Contains more IronIron +396.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +367.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +394.4%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1635.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +928.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.883mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~73.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chicken heart Opinion
Calories 157kcal 153kcal Turkey breast
Protein 21.89g 15.55g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 9.33g Chicken heart
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Cholesterol 65mg 136mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 12mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 176mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.074mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Zinc 1.57mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 186mg 177mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 74mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.018mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22.4µg 4.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.883mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.36mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Folate 7µg 72µg Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 1.91g 2.66g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 2.37g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.71g Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.199mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.704mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.833mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.355mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.303mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.376mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.696mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.88mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.408mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Turkey breast
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
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 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 ($)
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.