Chicken heart (cooked, simmered) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped or diced ยท 145 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein38g60% of calories
- Carbs0.1g0% of calories
- Fat12g40% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Chicken heart (cooked, simmered) (1 cup, chopped or diced, 145 g) has 268 calories, with 38 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (60% of calories). It is high in protein (77% DV), riboflavin (b2) (83% DV) and niacin (25% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 117% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein77%
- Riboflavin (B2)83%
- Niacin25%
- Vitamin B636%
- Folate (B9)29%
- Vitamin B12440%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol117%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped or diced (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 83% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) | 116 ฮผg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 11 ฮผg | 440% |
| Pantothenic acid | 4 mg | 77% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 164% |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 289 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 11 mg | 96% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 12 ฮผg | 21% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | โ |
| Arginine | 2 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | โ |
| Cystine | 1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | โ |
| Glycine | 2 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | โ |
| Leucine | 3 g | โ |
| Lysine | 3 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 12 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Chicken heart (cooked, simmered)185
- Chicken liver (cooked, pan-fried)172
- Chicken heart (raw)152
- Chicken giblets (raw)124
- Chicken liver (raw)119
- Chicken gizzard (raw)94
Burning 268 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 51minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken heart (cooked, simmered)?
One serving of Chicken heart (cooked, simmered) (1 cup, chopped or diced) has 268 calories, which works out to 185 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken heart (cooked, simmered) high in protein?
Yes. It has 38 g of protein per serving, and 60% of its calories come from protein (14 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken heart (cooked, simmered) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chicken heart (cooked, simmered)?
70 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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