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Barbecue chicken vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and chestnut

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 44% more.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +612%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.4%
Contains more IronIron +82.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +513%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16980%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +684.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1025.5%
Contains more FatsFats +992.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23033.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1254.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 0.472mg 44%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 2g 41%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.731mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Fats 15.08g 1.38g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 218mg 99mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.26g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.476g 15%
Potassium 255mg 715mg 14%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.25mg 14%
Sodium 335mg 27mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Iron 0.95mg 1.73mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.545g 10%
Carbs 0.12g 27.76g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.104mg 9%
Folate 8µg 38µg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.148mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 131kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.233mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.316mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 46mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
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 Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.