Barbecue chicken vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barbecue chicken and Pork leg different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork leg is 57% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 7 times more Sodium than Pork leg. While Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, Pork leg contains only 47mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+11.8%
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Copper
+18.5%
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Potassium
+23.5%
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Sodium
-86%
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Manganese
+360%
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Selenium
+33.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Zinc - 1.93
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+11.8%
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Copper
+18.5%
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Potassium
+23.5%
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Sodium
-86%
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Manganese
+360%
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Selenium
+33.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Zinc - 1.93
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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Vitamin A
+857.1%
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Vitamin B2
+13.5%
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Vitamin B3
+25.3%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1238.2%
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Vitamin B5
+350.7%
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Vitamin B6
+109.9%
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Vitamin B12
+34%
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Vitamin A
+857.1%
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Vitamin B2
+13.5%
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Vitamin B3
+25.3%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1238.2%
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Vitamin B5
+350.7%
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Vitamin B6
+109.9%
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Vitamin B12
+34%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Fats
+25.1%
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Other
+39.8%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Protein
+29.1%
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Fats
+25.1%
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+39.8%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.01
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Saturated Fat
-40%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.01
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Protein | 22.51g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 15.08g | 18.87g |
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| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 245kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 218mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 335mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.63µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 73mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 2.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.