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Barbecue chicken vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barbecue chicken and beer

  • Beer contains less selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron than barbecue chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
  • Beer is lower in cholesterol.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more IronIron +4650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1440%
Contains more ZincZinc +17700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1457.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%

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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1017.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2250%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +522.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4793.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2858.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +358%

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 Beer
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Beer DV% diff.
Protein 22.51g 0.46g 44%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 0.6µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.513mg 33%
Phosphorus 218mg 14mg 29%
Fats 15.08g 0g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.02µg 19%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0g 16%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.01mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.025mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0g 14%
Sodium 335mg 4mg 14%
Iron 0.95mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.046mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 10.1mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 43kcal 9%
Copper 0.077mg 0.005mg 8%
Potassium 255mg 27mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.005mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.041mg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 3.55g 1%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.