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Barbecue chicken vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and bison meat different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, while bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Bison meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 6 times more sodium than bison meat. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, while bison meat contains 57mg.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were 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.
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% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~209mg

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% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +523.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +195.5%
~equal in Water ~66.54g

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
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +578.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%

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 Bison meat
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Bison meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.86µg 100%
Iron 0.95mg 3.42mg 31%
Selenium 22µg 35.5µg 25%
Fats 15.08g 2.42g 19%
Zinc 1.78mg 3.68mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.4mg 16%
Cholesterol 127mg 82mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.95g 14%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.91g 14%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.71mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.24g 12%
Protein 22.51g 28.44g 12%
Sodium 335mg 57mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 114.8mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 143kcal 4%
Potassium 255mg 361mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.27mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.107mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.36mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Phosphorus 218mg 209mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0.008mg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.198mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.21mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.674mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.065mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.754mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Bison meat
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
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.