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Barbecue chicken vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and cheesecake different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, while cheesecake is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 35% more than cheesecake.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more selenium than cheesecake. Barbecue chicken contains 22µg of selenium, while cheesecake contains 5.2µg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +249%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2839.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +695%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21150%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.9%

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 Cheesecake
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 Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.195mg 35%
Protein 22.51g 5.5g 34%
Selenium 22µg 5.2µg 31%
Saturated fat 3.927g 9.921g 27%
Cholesterol 127mg 55mg 24%
Phosphorus 218mg 93mg 18%
Vitamin A 20µg 159µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.17µg 13%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.51mg 12%
Fats 15.08g 22.5g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.052mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.571mg 8%
Carbs 0.12g 25.5g 8%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.14mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.02mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 321kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 8.634g 5%
Potassium 255mg 90mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Sodium 335mg 438mg 4%
Iron 0.95mg 0.63mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 51mg 4%
Choline 62.9mg 45.9mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.602g 3%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.193mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.028mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.56mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.