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Barbecue chicken vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue chicken and Gratin

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Gratin has more Vitamin C, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Barbecue chicken is 35% higher.
  • Gratin is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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.
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +158%
Contains more Selenium +714.8%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +3120%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +158%
Contains more Selenium +714.8%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +3120%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +477.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +294%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.174
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +477.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +294%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.174

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +9291.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +136.4%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +344.9%
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +9291.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +136.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.4%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.4%

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 Gratin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 22.51g 5.06g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 7.59g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 226kcal 132kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Gratin
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 16mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.95mg 0.64mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 113mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 335mg 433mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.005mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 22µg 2.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.116mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.993mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.174mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 11µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.07mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.192mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.284mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.443mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.381mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.117mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.254mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.325mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.151mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 23mg Gratin
Trans Fat 0.078g Gratin
Saturated Fat 3.927g 4.733g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.149g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.276g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.806g)
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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.