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Barbecue chicken vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue chicken and Candy bar different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11755% more than Barbecue chicken.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Selenium +368.1%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Copper +905.2%
Contains more Manganese +24760%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Selenium +368.1%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +423.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Copper +905.2%
Contains more Manganese +24760%
Equal in Iron - 0.97

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80004.7%
Contains more Folate +837.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80004.7%
Contains more Folate +837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +3738.1%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +39400%
Contains more Other +104.5%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +3738.1%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +39400%
Contains more Other +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.6%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.6%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 22.51g 15.5g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 0.12g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 226kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 42.22g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 16mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.95mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 21mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 218mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 255mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 335mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 1.78mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.077mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.005mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 22µg 4.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 8µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.149mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.52mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.534mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.986mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.545mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.185mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.935mg 0.638mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.385mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.078g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 3.927g 4.678g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 10.65g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.