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Roast beef vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roast beef and Barbecue chicken

  • Roast beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Barbecue chicken has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef is 65% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Roast beef. Roast beef has 0.566mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 Iron +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains more Potassium +153.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains more Potassium +153.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.8%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218

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 B5 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +334%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 B5 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +334%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +433.3%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +278.4%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +308.7%
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 Carbs +433.3%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +278.4%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +308.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.8%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +625%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +625%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0.12g Roast beef
Protein 18.62g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 3.69g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.64g 0.12g Roast beef
Calories 115kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0g 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.29g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 5mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 2.05mg 0.95mg Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 242mg 218mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 255mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 3.2mg 1.78mg Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.077mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.015mg 0.005mg Roast beef
Selenium 14.7µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.152mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.191mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.47µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Roast beef
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 51mg 127mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g 0.078g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 1.318g 3.927g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
48%
Roast beef
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.

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