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Barbecue chicken vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Cottage cheese

  • Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B5.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need of Cholesterol 37% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 58 times more Vitamin B3 than Cottage cheese. While Barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of Vitamin B3, Cottage cheese contains only 0.099mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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 Iron +1257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +345%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Equal in Sodium - 364
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +1257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +345%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Equal in Sodium - 364

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 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5689.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5689.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +250.7%
Contains more Carbs +2716.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +60.2%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +250.7%
Contains more Carbs +2716.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1556.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1556.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 22.51g 11.12g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 4.3g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 226kcal 98kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g 0g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 2.67g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.95mg 0.07mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 8mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 159mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 104mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 364mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 0.4mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.029mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.002mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 22µg 9.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.027mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.163mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.099mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.046mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.43µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.147mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.5mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.591mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.116mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.934mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.269mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.577mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.748mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.326mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.078g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 0.778g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.123g Barbecue chicken
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 Cottage cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.209g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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