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.
| 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% |
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 | +566.7% |
| 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% |
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:
23.87 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
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Fats
~15.37g
~equal in
Water
~58.37g
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.49µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 5.84mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 2.27mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 88mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 73mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.026mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.408g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 6.073g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.311mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 19.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 23.87g | 3% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 73.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 7.322g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 241kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 15.37g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 241mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef 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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