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Barbecue chicken vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and lasagne different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and choline, while lasagne is higher in manganese and vitamin A.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 37% more than lasagne.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than lasagne. Barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of vitamin B3, while lasagne contains 1.528mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lasagne has a higher glycemic index (28) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3760%
~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% 6.7% 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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.2%
Contains more FatsFats +206.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12700%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.2%

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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2500%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Lasagne DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 17mg 37%
Protein 22.51g 7.28g 30%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.528mg 26%
Fats 15.08g 4.92g 16%
Phosphorus 218mg 115mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 1.758g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.074mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.433g 11%
Selenium 22µg 15.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.193mg 8%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.87mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.927g 2.348g 7%
Choline 62.9mg 23.2mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 88mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 7µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.33µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.122mg 5%
Carbs 0.12g 15.36g 5%
Calories 226kcal 135kcal 5%
Starch 0g 9.83g 4%
Folate 8µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.323mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Iron 0.95mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 41µg 2%
Sodium 335mg 373mg 2%
Potassium 255mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.07mg 1%
Fructose 0.04g 1.04g 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 3.11g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Lasagne
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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.579g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

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

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