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Barbecue chicken vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and feta

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3 and selenium; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Feta covers your daily saturated fat needs 55% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Feta has 6 times less vitamin B3 than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 5.732mg of vitamin B3, while feta has 0.991mg.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
  • Feta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, 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 Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2981.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +536.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3308.3%
Contains more OtherOther +490.9%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.8%

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 Feta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.69µg 51%
Saturated fat 3.927g 14.946g 50%
Calcium 16mg 493mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.844mg 47%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.991mg 30%
Sodium 335mg 917mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.424mg 18%
Phosphorus 218mg 337mg 17%
Protein 22.51g 14.21g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.967mg 16%
Selenium 22µg 15µg 13%
Cholesterol 127mg 89mg 13%
Vitamin A 20µg 125µg 12%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.88mg 10%
Fats 15.08g 21.28g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.591g 10%
Choline 62.9mg 15.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.154mg 8%
Folate 8µg 32µg 6%
Potassium 255mg 62mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 4.623g 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg 5%
Iron 0.95mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Calories 226kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.028mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 4.09g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.