Ground beef vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Barbecue chicken?
- Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Ground beef has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Ground beef has 0.512mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
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Manganese
+80%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
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Selenium
+15.2%
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
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Manganese
+80%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
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Selenium
+15.2%
Equal in Potassium - 255
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.
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+171.6%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 22.51
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 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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Other
+171.6%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 22.51
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.6%
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Saturated Fat
-35.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+399.5%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.6%
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Saturated Fat
-35.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+399.5%
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 226kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 3.927g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
46%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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