Barbecue chicken vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barbecue chicken and beefsteak
- Barbecue chicken has less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Beefsteak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 38% more than barbecue chicken.
- Beefsteak contains 6 times less sodium than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, while beefsteak contains 57mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.8% |
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:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.11g
~equal in
Water
~57.96g
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
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.298g
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 | 1.38µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.585mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 4.85mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 79mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 57mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 28.8µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.56g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.63mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 5.951g | 9% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 26.72g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 6.978mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.527mg | 8% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 101.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 340mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 213mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 15.11g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 6.298g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 2.23mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 1.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.309mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.024g)
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.