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

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and chicken soup

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and choline in barbecue chicken is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 41% more than chicken soup.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken soup is lower.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +352.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +583.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +793.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2841.7%
Contains more WaterWater +50.1%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1007.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +856.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chicken soup DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 3mg 41%
Protein 22.51g 2.52g 40%
Selenium 22µg 2.2µg 36%
Phosphorus 218mg 27mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.584mg 26%
Fats 15.08g 1.2g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.321g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.582g 15%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.14mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.213g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.085mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 9.2mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.061mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 36kcal 10%
Iron 0.95mg 0.21mg 9%
Sodium 335mg 143mg 8%
Potassium 255mg 105mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 4mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.035mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 3.53g 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 1.58g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 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%
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 Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.