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Barbecue chicken vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Meatball

  • Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 22% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Meatball. While Barbecue chicken contains 127mg of Cholesterol, Meatball contains only 66mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +5540%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Copper +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +5540%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 73
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 73
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +47.3%
Contains more Carbs +6616.7%
Contains more Other +88.6%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +47.3%
Contains more Carbs +6616.7%
Contains more Other +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1100%
Contains more Glucose +3925%
Contains more Fructose +425%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1100%
Contains more Glucose +3925%
Contains more Fructose +425%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 22.51g 14.4g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0.12g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 226kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 0g 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.04g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.12g 3.47g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 16mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.95mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 21mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 218mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 255mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 335mg 666mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.66mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.005mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 22µg 15.3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.42mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.108mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 8µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.577g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 7.627g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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Barbecue chicken Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.