Barbecue chicken vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and jerky
- Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3 and selenium, while jerky has more zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 76% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than jerky. While barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of vitamin B3, jerky contains only 1.732mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in jerky is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +470.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +355.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2120% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.4% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +162.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +677.3% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 335mg | 2081mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 8.11mg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 5.42mg | 56% |
| Folate | 8µg | 134µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 10.85g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 407mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 48mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 1.732mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.99µg | 22% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 33.2g | 21% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 10.7µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.227mg | 17% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 25.6g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 11.305g | 12% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 597mg | 10% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 410kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 109.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.011g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.111mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 11g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| 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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)