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Barbecue chicken vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barbecue chicken and Jícama raw

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Jícama raw has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
  • Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1111.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Zinc +1012.5%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1111.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Zinc +1012.5%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +3042.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +1100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +219%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +682.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +219%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +682.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3026.4%
Contains more Fats +16655.6%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +7250%
Contains more Water +46.7%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3026.4%
Contains more Fats +16655.6%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +7250%
Contains more Water +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4639.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4639.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 22.51g 0.72g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 0.09g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 226kcal 38kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 1.8g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 16mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.6mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 18mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 150mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 1.78mg 0.16mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.048mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 22µg 0.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 21IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.029mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.2mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.135mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.042mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Jícama raw
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.018mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.016mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.025mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.026mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.007mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.017mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.022mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.019mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 0.005g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.043g Barbecue chicken
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 Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Barbecue chicken
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.906g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.