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Barbecue chicken vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and leek?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet leek is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in leek is lower.
  • The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9520%

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%
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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 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1333%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +562.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +315%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.14mg

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
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1400.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4926.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11691.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
Leek
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1127.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Leek
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Leek DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 1.5g 42%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Selenium 22µg 1µg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.4mg 33%
Phosphorus 218mg 35mg 26%
Fats 15.08g 0.3g 23%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.481mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.04g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.004g 16%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.12mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.03mg 15%
Iron 0.95mg 2.1mg 14%
Sodium 335mg 20mg 14%
Folate 8µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.166g 12%
Choline 62.9mg 9.5mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 61kcal 8%
Vitamin A 20µg 83µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Carbs 0.12g 14.15g 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.12mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.92mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.233mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 180mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 3.9g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.025mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Leek
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
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.887g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.