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Barbecue chicken vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and lemongrass

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while lemongrass has more manganese, iron, copper, and folate.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 227% more than barbecue chicken.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3042.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.5%
Contains more IronIron +760%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104380%

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1136.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2977.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20991.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +104.5%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11837%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1098.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 5.224mg 227%
Iron 0.95mg 8.17mg 90%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 1.82g 41%
Selenium 22µg 0.7µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.101mg 29%
Fats 15.08g 0.49g 22%
Copper 0.077mg 0.266mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.119g 17%
Folate 8µg 75µg 17%
Phosphorus 218mg 101mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.054g 16%
Potassium 255mg 723mg 14%
Sodium 335mg 6mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.17g 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Magnesium 21mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.08mg 9%
Carbs 0.12g 25.31g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.135mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 99kcal 6%
Calcium 16mg 65mg 5%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.23mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.065mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.