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

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and chicken sandwich

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B12 and zinc, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 31% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. While barbecue chicken contains 0.47µg of vitamin B12, chicken sandwich contains only 0.13µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4280%
~equal in Potassium ~245mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +261.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +487.5%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17308.3%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.9%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2775%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1875%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2325%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 sandwich
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 sandwich DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 35mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.2mg 21%
Sodium 335mg 753mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.383mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.13µg 14%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.41mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 7.72mg 12%
Protein 22.51g 16.28g 12%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.61mg 11%
Iron 0.95mg 1.77mg 10%
Folate 8µg 47µg 10%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.219mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.177g 8%
Saturated fat 3.927g 2.123g 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg 7%
Starch 0g 16.5g 7%
Carbs 0.12g 20.89g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Fats 15.08g 11.19g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.3mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 4.481g 5%
Choline 62.9mg 35.3mg 5%
Phosphorus 218mg 185mg 5%
Selenium 22µg 19.9µg 4%
Calcium 16mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg 2%
Fructose 0.04g 0.97g 1%
Calories 226kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.067mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 19.49g N/A
Potassium 255mg 245mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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