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Barbecue chicken vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Ground beef?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Sodium than Ground beef. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Ground beef has 73mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
~equal in Potassium ~241mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +429.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +171.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g
~equal in Fats ~15.37g
~equal in Water ~58.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +399.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Ground beef Opinion
Calories 226kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Protein 22.51g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 15.08g 15.37g Ground beef
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 255mg 241mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Sugar 0.12g 0g Ground beef
Copper 0.077mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.78mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 218mg 166mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 67IU 9IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 22µg 19.1µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.051mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.171mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.026mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 8µg 7µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g 1.173g Barbecue chicken
Choline 62.9mg 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 3.927g 6.073g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.408g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.121mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.549mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.75mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.565mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.935mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.592mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.