Barbecue chicken vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barbecue chicken and Steak different?
- Barbecue chicken is richer in Phosphorus, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 72% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 6 times more Sodium than Steak. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Steak contains 58mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were 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
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+33.7%
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Iron
+152.6%
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Sodium
-82.7%
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Zinc
+256.2%
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Copper
+10.4%
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Selenium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+33.7%
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Iron
+152.6%
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Sodium
-82.7%
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Zinc
+256.2%
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Copper
+10.4%
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Selenium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
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
+168%
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Vitamin B3
+11.3%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+34.5%
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Vitamin B2
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+161.8%
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Vitamin B12
+368.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+168%
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Vitamin B3
+11.3%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+34.5%
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Vitamin B2
+32.6%
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Vitamin B6
+161.8%
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Vitamin B12
+368.1%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+10.5%
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Other
+63%
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Protein
+10.4%
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Fats
+26.1%
Equal in Water - 55.59
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
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55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
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Water
+10.5%
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+63%
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Protein
+10.4%
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Fats
+26.1%
Equal in Water - 55.59
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-53.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
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Saturated Fat
-53.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+127.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.3%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 15.08g | 19.02g |
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| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 271kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 218mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 335mg | 58mg |
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| Zinc | 1.78mg | 6.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 78mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.896g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.