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Banana vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Banana and Barbecue chicken

  • Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Banana has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Barbecue chicken. While Banana has 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Barbecue chicken has only 0.191mg.
  • Banana has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Bananas, 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 Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +265.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +890.9%
Contains more Zinc +1086.7%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +265.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +890.9%
Contains more Zinc +1086.7%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
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.
Banana
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +762%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18933.3%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +1965.1%
Contains more Fats +4469.7%
Equal in Other - 0.88
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 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 +18933.3%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Protein +1965.1%
Contains more Fats +4469.7%
Equal in Other - 0.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2691.8%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2691.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5875%
Contains more Glucose +12350%
Contains more Fructose +12025%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5875%
Contains more Glucose +12350%
Contains more Fructose +12025%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 0.12g Banana
Protein 1.09g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 0.33g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 22.84g 0.12g Banana
Calories 89kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Starch 5.38g 0g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 0.04g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 2.6g 0g Banana
Calcium 5mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.26mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 358mg 255mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 335mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.078mg 0.077mg Banana
Manganese 0.27mg 0.005mg Banana
Selenium 1µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 64IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.152mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.191mg Banana
Folate 20µg 8µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.028mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.068mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.05mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.008mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.047mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.077mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Banana
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 3.927g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana 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
16%
Banana
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.815g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.