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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue chicken and Chicken breast

  • Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 57% higher.
  • Chicken breast has 4 times less Sodium than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast has 79mg.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 276
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 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +19.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 276

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 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
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 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +325%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Water - 60.21
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +220.2%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +325%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%

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 Chicken breast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0.51g Chicken breast
Protein 22.51g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 15.08g 4.71g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0.51g Chicken breast
Calories 226kcal 187kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 0.95mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 218mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 255mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 335mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.78mg 1.08mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.054mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 22µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 67IU 23IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.42mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.079mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.125mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 8µg 4µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.37µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.657mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.549mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.75mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.565mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.935mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.592mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 127mg 91mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 0.078g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 1.72g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.07g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Chicken breast
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.