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Barbecue chicken vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue chicken and Hamburger

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in Phosphorus, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 3 times more Cholesterol than Hamburger. While Barbecue chicken has 127mg of Cholesterol, Hamburger has only 47mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more IronIron +203.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4240%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.365mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
~equal in Fats ~14.36g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +450%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4975%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Hamburger Opinion
Calories 226kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 22.51g 17.08g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 14.36g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0.12g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 0.12g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 127mg 47mg Hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 255mg 226mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 0.12g 4.15g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.78mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 218mg 136mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 414mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.365mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 8µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.814g Barbecue chicken
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 5.096g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 5.495g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.38g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.657mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.716mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.319mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.226mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.37mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.677mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.823mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.505mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g 2.03g Hamburger
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 Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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