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Barbecue chicken vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and chicken fingers

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B3, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 26% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken fingers. Barbecue chicken contains 0.47µg of vitamin B12, while chicken fingers contain 0.16µg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less cholesterol.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, 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 Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4460%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +718.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14275%
Contains more OtherOther +234.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.8%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +900%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 48mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.783g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.244mg 22%
Sodium 335mg 769mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.426mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.17mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 8.217mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.16µg 13%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.228mg 10%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.71mg 10%
Phosphorus 218mg 282mg 9%
Selenium 22µg 17.5µg 8%
Starch 0g 17.03g 7%
Saturated fat 3.927g 2.493g 7%
Protein 22.51g 19.22g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Carbs 0.12g 17.25g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.11mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.179mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 4.83g 4%
Choline 62.9mg 43.7mg 3%
Iron 0.95mg 0.73mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 373mg 3%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Calories 226kcal 271kcal 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Fats 15.08g 13.95g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 16.05g N/A
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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