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Barbecue chicken vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Barbecue chicken and Luncheon meat

  • Barbecue chicken has more Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Luncheon meat covers your daily Selenium needs 30% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Luncheon meat contains 3 times less Copper than Barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken contains 0.077mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • Luncheon meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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% 4% 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 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +95.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.225mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~63.9mg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +220.5%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

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% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.944g

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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 226kcal 189kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 17.5g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 12.77g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0.12g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0.12g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 127mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 5mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.95mg 0.97mg Luncheon meat
Sugar 0.12g 0g Luncheon meat
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 218mg 170mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 820mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.16mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 22µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.213mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.225mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Folate 8µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Luncheon meat
Choline 62.9mg 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.927g 3.944g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 5.685g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.565g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.