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Barbecue chicken vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and chinese broccoli

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin K needs 71% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Chinese broccoli has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +431.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1592.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5180%
~equal in Potassium ~261mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1137.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.48mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.159mg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1874.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1994.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3075%
Contains more WaterWater +52.3%

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% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12792%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

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 Chinese broccoli
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Protein 22.51g 1.14g 43%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 1.3µg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.437mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Phosphorus 218mg 41mg 25%
Folate 8µg 99µg 23%
Fats 15.08g 0.72g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.11g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.05g 16%
Sodium 335mg 7mg 14%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.39mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.33g 11%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.264mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calories 226kcal 22kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.07mg 9%
Calcium 16mg 100mg 8%
Choline 62.9mg 25.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 20µg 82µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.146mg 6%
Iron 0.95mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.095mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.061mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 3.81g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 1.31g N/A
Potassium 255mg 261mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.48mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.159mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g 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 Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.817g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.