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Barbecue chicken vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and frankfurter

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while frankfurter has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
  • Frankfurter covers your daily need for vitamin B12 38% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than frankfurter. While barbecue chicken contains 0.227mg of Vitamin B2, frankfurter contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%

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% 4% 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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2700%
Contains more OtherOther +268.2%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.9%

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% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2700%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Frankfurter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 226kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 22.51g 11.16g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0.12g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0.12g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 127mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 0.95mg 1.2mg Frankfurter
Sugar 0.12g 1.31g Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 2.03mg Frankfurter
Phosphorus 218mg 152mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 992mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.2mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 22µg 10.3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.018mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.043mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.028mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.185mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.38µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 8µg 10µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.078g Frankfurter
Choline 62.9mg 48.6mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 10.979g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.765g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.121mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.519mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.58mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.994mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.055mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.319mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.487mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.608mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.362mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g 0g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.052g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients

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

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