Barbecue chicken vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and beef broiled different?
- Beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 90% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more sodium than beef broiled. While barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, beef broiled contains only 72mg.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +461.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.41g
~equal in
Water
~57.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.668g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.64µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 6.31mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.382mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 88mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.484g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.658mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 5.895g | 9% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 25.93g | 7% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 82.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.176mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 198mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 318mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 5.378mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 6.668g | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 21.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 15.41g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.572g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
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
26%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.