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Chicken, heart, all classes, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.2 MG | 4% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.7 MG | 56% | |
| Niacin | 4.9 MG | 31% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.6 MG | 51% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 21% | |
| Folate, total | 72 UG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 7.3 UG | 304% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.0 MG | 33% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 177 MG | 14% | |
| Potassium, K | 176 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 74 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.6 MG | 60% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 38% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.3 UG | 8% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 15.6g per 100g.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (33% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (60% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (38% DV).
- Rich source of Riboflavin (56% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Niacin (31% DV).
About Chicken, heart, all classes, raw
Raw chicken heart is a small but nutrient-dense cut, balancing protein and fat in roughly equal measure by weight. Like most organ meats, it is rich in coenzyme Q10, iron, and B vitamins, particularly B12. The texture is firm and meaty, closer to muscle meat than to liver or kidney in both flavor and density. Hearts are often threaded onto skewers and grilled quickly, or braised low and slow until tender. They appear frequently in churrasco traditions and Southeast Asian street food.
Dietary Information
Chicken, heart, all classes, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Chicken, heart, all classes, raw include Vitamin B-12 (304% DV) , Zinc, Zn (60% DV) , Riboflavin (56% DV) , Pantothenic acid (51% DV) , and Copper, Cu (38% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 153 calories per 100 grams, Chicken, heart, all classes, raw gets 41% of its calories from protein, 2% from carbohydrates, and 55% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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