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Barbecue chicken vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Barbecue chicken and Beefsteak

  • Barbecue chicken has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 38% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Beefsteak contains 6 times less Sodium than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak contains 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45
Equal in Folate - 8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +319%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +319%
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 15.08g 15.11g Beefsteak
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Beefsteak
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 0.95mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 218mg 213mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 335mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.78mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 22µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.45mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.173mg
Threonine 0.657mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.549mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.75mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.565mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.935mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.592mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 127mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.078g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.927g 5.951g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 6.298g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.56g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Beefsteak
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.