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

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A recap on differences between Turkey ham and Chicken heart

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 270% more than Turkey ham.
  • Chicken heart contains 12 times less Sodium than Turkey ham. Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +788.4%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +496%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Selenium +788.4%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +496%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +811.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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 A +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +811.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +336.6%
Contains more Other +264.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.55
Equal in Water - 73.56
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 Carbs +336.6%
Contains more Other +264.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 15.55
Equal in Water - 73.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.4%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.71g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 15.55g Turkey ham
Fats 4g 9.33g Chicken heart
Carbs 3.1g 0.71g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 153kcal Chicken heart
Sugar 1.2g Chicken heart
Calcium 7mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 1mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 177mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 176mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.1mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 38.2µg 4.3µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 30IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 9µg Turkey ham
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.152mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
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 64mg 136mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 2.66g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 2.37g Chicken heart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Turkey ham
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.