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Barbecue chicken vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and couscous

  • The amount of vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, choline, and vitamin B6 in barbecue chicken is higher than in couscous.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 42% more than couscous.
  • Couscous contains less cholesterol.
  • Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, 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 Couscous, 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 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +890.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1580%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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% 0% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +483.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1806.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9325%
Contains more OtherOther +238.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19250%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3084.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Couscous DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 3.79g 37%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.983mg 30%
Phosphorus 218mg 22mg 28%
Fats 15.08g 0.16g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.029g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.022g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.027mg 15%
Sodium 335mg 5mg 14%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.26mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.064g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.051mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 3.3mg 11%
Selenium 22µg 27.5µg 10%
Carbs 0.12g 23.22g 8%
Iron 0.95mg 0.38mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 112kcal 6%
Potassium 255mg 58mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.371mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.041mg 4%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.084mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.063mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 21.82g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.1mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.259mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.184mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.077mg 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 Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.898g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.