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Pork loin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork loin and Barbecue chicken

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 70% higher.
  • Pork loin has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Pork loin has 0.723mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
  • Pork loin has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 1.78

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
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 +14%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 19.74g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 12.58g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 198kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 16mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 197mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 356mg 255mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 335mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.056mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg 22µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.055mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.227mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.152mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.191mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.47µg Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.173mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.657mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.853mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.549mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.75mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.69mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.935mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.592mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 127mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.078g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.433g)
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.

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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.