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Barbecue chicken vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Pork belly?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 77% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 10 times more Sodium than Pork belly. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Pork belly has 32mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +220%
Contains more Iron +82.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +82.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%

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 +570%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +570%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Fats +251.5%
Equal in Other - 0.91
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +141%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Fats +251.5%
Equal in Other - 0.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +283.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 9.34g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Pork belly
Calcium 16mg 5mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.52mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 108mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 185mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.78mg 1.02mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.052mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.006mg Pork belly
Selenium 22µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 10IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.39mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.647mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.256mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.13mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 1µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.84µg Pork belly
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 72mg Pork belly
Trans Fat 0.078g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 3.927g 19.33g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.65g Pork belly
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.