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Barbecue chicken vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue chicken and Carambola

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Carambola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Carambola has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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 Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +1087.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1716.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383.3%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +640%
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 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +1087.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +1716.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Zinc +1383.3%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +640%

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 E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1461.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 61
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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1461.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2064.4%
Contains more Fats +4469.7%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +5508.3%
Contains more Water +48.8%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +2064.4%
Contains more Fats +4469.7%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +5508.3%
Contains more Water +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21386.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21386.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Carambola
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 22.51g 1.04g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 0.33g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 226kcal 31kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 3.98g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 16mg 3mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.08mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 133mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 1.78mg 0.12mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.005mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 22µg 0.6µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 61IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.014mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.016mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.367mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.391mg Carambola
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.017mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.008mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.044mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.044mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.021mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.037mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.05mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.008mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Carambola
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Carambola
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 0.03g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.184g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Carambola
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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.908g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.