Chicken thigh vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken thigh and Barbecue chicken different?
- Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chicken thigh covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 23% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Chicken thigh contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Barbecue chicken. Chicken thigh contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, while Barbecue chicken contains 0.191mg.
- Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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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Iron
+53.7%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Sodium
-71.6%
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Zinc
+56.7%
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Copper
+16.9%
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Manganese
+440%
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Calcium
+23.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Iron
+53.7%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Sodium
-71.6%
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Zinc
+56.7%
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Copper
+16.9%
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Manganese
+440%
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Calcium
+23.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Selenium - 22
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 D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B2
+12.3%
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Vitamin B3
+24.2%
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Vitamin B5
+745.4%
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Vitamin B6
+99%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+42.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60%
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Vitamin B2
+12.3%
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Vitamin B3
+24.2%
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Vitamin B5
+745.4%
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Vitamin B6
+99%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+42.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.2%
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Carbs
+883.3%
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+17%
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Fats
+46.4%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
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1.03 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Protein
+25.2%
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Carbs
+883.3%
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+17%
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+46.4%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-29.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Saturated Fat
-29.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.7%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 28.18g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 218kcal | 226kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 95mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 70IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 1.397mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.78g | 3.927g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.82g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.038g |
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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
36%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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.