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Barbecue chicken vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and crackers

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Crackers cover your daily vitamin K needs 58% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, 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 Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +324.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9720%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +239%
Contains more WaterWater +1855.7%
Contains more FatsFats +75.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +183%

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% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.553g

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17275%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1075%
Contains more FructoseFructose +625%
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 Crackers
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 13.137g 74%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Iron 0.95mg 4.03mg 39%
Protein 22.51g 6.64g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.416mg 30%
Selenium 22µg 6.7µg 28%
Folate 8µg 92µg 21%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.491mg 21%
Carbs 0.12g 61.3g 20%
Starch 0g 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.456mg 18%
Sodium 335mg 726mg 17%
Fats 15.08g 26.43g 17%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.03mg 17%
Calories 226kcal 510kcal 14%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.49mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.063mg 10%
Choline 62.9mg 9.6mg 10%
Calcium 16mg 120mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.352mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.927g 5.562g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.417mg 5%
Phosphorus 218mg 248mg 4%
Potassium 255mg 118mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 1.076g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 6.553g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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