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

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A recap on differences between barbecue chicken and chicken neck

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, chicken neck is higher in vitamin B5 and iron.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily selenium needs 18% more than chicken neck.
  • Chicken neck contains 5 times less sodium than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, while chicken neck contains 64mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.86mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +459.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +74%
~equal in Water ~59.99g

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken neck DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.68g 24%
Selenium 22µg 12µg 18%
Fats 15.08g 26.24g 17%
Protein 22.51g 14.07g 17%
Saturated fat 3.927g 7.27g 15%
Phosphorus 218mg 112mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.85mg 14%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.608mg 13%
Iron 0.95mg 1.9mg 12%
Sodium 335mg 64mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 10.55g 10%
Cholesterol 127mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.26µg 9%
Vitamin A 20µg 65µg 5%
Calories 226kcal 297kcal 4%
Potassium 255mg 137mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.191mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.3mg 1%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.86mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.047mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.033mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.348mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g 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 Chicken neck
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
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.343g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.