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Barbecue chicken vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and gingerbread?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet gingerbread is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 32% more.
  • Barbecue chicken has 8 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. While barbecue chicken has 0.47µg of vitamin B12, gingerbread has only 0.06µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +203.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13560%
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +683.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +477.2%
Contains more WaterWater +119.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40900%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
~equal in Fats ~16.4g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.122g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Gingerbread DV% diff.
Protein 22.51g 3.9g 37%
Cholesterol 127mg 32mg 32%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.683mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.738mg 25%
Iron 0.95mg 2.88mg 24%
Phosphorus 218mg 54mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.06µg 17%
Carbs 0.12g 49.2g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.216g 15%
Copper 0.077mg 0.195mg 13%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.39mg 13%
Magnesium 21mg 70mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.19mg 11%
Selenium 22µg 16.3µg 10%
Calories 226kcal 356kcal 7%
Calcium 16mg 71mg 6%
Folate 8µg 33µg 6%
Potassium 255mg 439mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.162mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.375mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 7.124g 2%
Fats 15.08g 16.4g 2%
Saturated fat 3.927g 4.122g 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Sodium 335mg 327mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.