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Barbecue chicken vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barbecue chicken and American cheese

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
  • American cheese has 75 times less vitamin B3 than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 5.732mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • American cheese is lower in cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +720%
~equal in Selenium ~20.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.234mg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more FatsFats +110.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +669.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 16mg 1045mg 103%
Saturated fat 3.927g 18.057g 64%
Phosphorus 218mg 641mg 60%
Sodium 335mg 1671mg 58%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.5µg 43%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.076mg 35%
Fats 15.08g 31.79g 26%
Vitamin A 20µg 250µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.054mg 11%
Protein 22.51g 18.13g 9%
Cholesterol 127mg 100mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 371kcal 7%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.49mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.403mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.286g 5%
Choline 62.9mg 36.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 8.236g 4%
Iron 0.95mg 0.63mg 4%
Potassium 255mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg 3%
Selenium 22µg 20.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.234mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 2.26g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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