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Beef sirloin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef sirloin and Barbecue chicken?

  • Beef sirloin is richer than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% more.
  • Beef sirloin has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Barbecue chicken. While Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, Barbecue chicken has only 0.191mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef sirloin is lower.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
10
:
0
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +220.2%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Barbecue chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +220.2%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
7
:
4
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Barbecue chicken
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
3
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +199.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Barbecue chicken
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Fats +199.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.6%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Barbecue chicken
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken
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 Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 30.8g 22.51g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 177kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.95mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 218mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 255mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 335mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.78mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.077mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 22µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.055mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.732mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.152mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.191mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 8µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.173mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.657mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.853mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.549mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.75mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.565mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.69mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.935mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.592mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 127mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.078g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.927g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken
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
52%
Beef sirloin
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.