Barbecue chicken vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and biscuits?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, manganese, and folate.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 41% more.
- Barbecue chicken has 6 times more vitamin B12 than biscuits. While barbecue chicken has 0.47µg of vitamin B12, biscuits have only 0.08µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in biscuits is lower.
- The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.
We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1368.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7460% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +445.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +487.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +547.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +662.5% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +221.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.3g
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 3mg | 41% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 7g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.356mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 2.949mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.08µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 44.6g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 4.163g | 14% |
| Folate | 8µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.54mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 580mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 164mg | 8% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 19.5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 4.324g | 2% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 16.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 6.93g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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