Barbecue chicken vs Ground meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Ground meat?
- Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Ground meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Ground meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Sodium than Ground meat. Barbecue chicken has 335mg of Sodium, while Ground meat 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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Protein | 22.51g | 23.87g |
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Fats | 15.08g | 15.37g |
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Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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Calories | 226kcal | 241kcal |
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Starch | 0g | g |
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Fructose | 0.04g | g |
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Sugar | 0.12g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 16mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 0.95mg | 2.27mg |
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Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 218mg | 166mg |
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Potassium | 255mg | 241mg |
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Sodium | 335mg | 73mg |
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Zinc | 1.78mg | 5.84mg |
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Copper | 0.077mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin A | 67IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.026mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.512mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.311mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.49µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.121mg |
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Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.923mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.055mg |
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Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.861mg |
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Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.976mg |
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Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.614mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 0.935mg | 1.172mg |
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Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.775mg |
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Cholesterol | 127mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.078g | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 6.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 7.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.408g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
25

46

Mineral Summary Score
36

49

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
135%

143%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
70%

71%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground meat contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is cheaper?

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.