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Barbecue chicken vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and elk meat

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, while elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 7 times more sodium than elk meat. While barbecue chicken contains 335mg of sodium, elk meat contains only 50mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more IronIron +328.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +529.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.143mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +342.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.7%
~equal in Water ~64.93g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +564.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1165.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%

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 Elk meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.96µg 104%
Iron 0.95mg 4.07mg 39%
Copper 0.077mg 0.349mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.485mg 23%
Zinc 1.78mg 4.12mg 21%
Selenium 22µg 10.5µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.212mg 21%
Cholesterol 127mg 72mg 18%
Fats 15.08g 3.41g 18%
Protein 22.51g 30.76g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.97g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.161g 13%
Saturated fat 3.927g 1.342g 12%
Sodium 335mg 50mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.37mg 11%
Phosphorus 218mg 285mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.144mg 7%
Potassium 255mg 392mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 162kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.143mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.948mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.