Barbecue chicken vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barbecue chicken and ground chicken
- Barbecue chicken has more selenium; however, ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for ground chicken is 27% higher.
- Ground chicken has 4 times less sodium than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of sodium, while ground chicken has 75mg.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +773% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.28g
~equal in
Water
~64.92g
~equal in
Other
~0.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.08g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.538mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 1.327mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 14.3µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 677mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 75mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 7.107mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 10.92g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.302mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 4.879g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 3.11g | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 23.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.51µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 234mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.92mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 2.08g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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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