Chicken Hearts
Good nutritional profile
Chicken hearts, values for raw hearts.
Small chicken hearts, grilled on skewers, fried with onions or stewed, popular in Brazil, Eastern Europe and Asia. A 100 g portion gives about 150 kcal, 16 g of protein and 9 g of fat, and is very high in vitamin B12 (7 µg) and high in zinc (6.6 mg), iron (6 mg) and riboflavin. Hearts are firm, dark muscle meat and are best cooked quickly or stewed slowly.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.6g | 27.9% |
| Fat | 9.3g | 13.3% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 0.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.24g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0.45g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 74g | 2.9% |
| Calories | 153 | 6.8% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.66 | g | 13.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.37 | g | 9.5% |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.71 | g | 20.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.813 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 1.897 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.2 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.31 | mg |
| Selenium | 4.3 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 9 | mcg | 1.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.152 | mg | 12.7% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.728 | mg | 56.0% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.88 | mg | 30.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.36 | mg | 21.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 72 | mcg | 18.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 7.29 | mcg | 303.8% |
| vitamin C | 3.2 | mg | 3.6% |
| vitamin E | 0.31 | mg | 2.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 12 | mg | 1.2% |
| iron | 5.96 | mg | 33.1% |
| magnesium | 15 | mg | 3.8% |
| phosphorus | 177 | mg | 25.3% |
| potassium | 176 | mg | 6.8% |
| sodium | 74 | mg | 3.2% |
| zinc | 6.59 | mg | 59.9% |
| copper | 0.346 | mg | 38.4% |
| manganese | 0.089 | mg | 3.9% |
| selenium | 4.3 | mcg | 7.8% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 408 | mg | 58.3% | 150% |
| Isoleucine | 833 | mg | 59.5% | 164% |
| Leucine | 1355 | mg | 49.6% | 131% |
| Lysine | 1303 | mg | 62.0% | 160% |
| Methionine | 587 | mg | 55.9% | 151% |
| Phenylalanine | 1253 | mg | 71.6% | 180% |
| Threonine | 704 | mg | 67.0% | 166% |
| Tryptophan | 199 | mg | 71.1% | 178% |
| Valine | 880 | mg | 48.4% | 130% |
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