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.
| 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% |
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 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 D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 15.55g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 9.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.71g |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 136mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 5.96mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.346mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 6.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 177mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.089mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.728mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.883mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 2.559mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 7.29µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 72µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 2.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 2.37g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 2.71g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.199mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.704mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.833mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.355mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.376mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.696mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.88mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.408mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.