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Barbecue chicken vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and cheeseburgers

  • Barbecue chicken has more phosphorus; however, cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 28% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers contain less cholesterol.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more IronIron +185.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6220%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23258.3%
Contains more OtherOther +139.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4750%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cheeseburger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 43mg 28%
Iron 0.95mg 2.71mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.293mg 20%
Folate 8µg 70µg 16%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.316mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.927g 6.473g 12%
Protein 22.51g 16.51g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.76µg 12%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.363mg 10%
Carbs 0.12g 28.03g 9%
Phosphorus 218mg 161mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.545mg 8%
Sodium 335mg 515mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 0g 19.87g 8%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.49mg 6%
Choline 62.9mg 28.9mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Selenium 22µg 19.6µg 4%
Calories 226kcal 308kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 5.413g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.658g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.228mg 3%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.217mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 50µg 3%
Fructose 0.04g 1.94g 2%
Potassium 255mg 196mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Fats 15.08g 14.72g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.12g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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