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Barbecue chicken vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Mars

  • The amount of Fiber, and Calcium in Mars is higher than in Barbecue chicken.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 39% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 11 times more Cholesterol than Mars. While Barbecue chicken contains 127mg of Cholesterol, Mars contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 Iron +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.86
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.86

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +425.9%
Contains more Water +3512.4%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +60233.3%
Contains more Other +161.4%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +425.9%
Contains more Water +3512.4%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +60233.3%
Contains more Other +161.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

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 Mars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 70.4g Mars
Protein 22.51g 4.28g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0.12g 72.4g Mars
Calories 226kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 58.94g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 16mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.95mg 0.86mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 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
Cholesterol 127mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.131g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 11.651g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 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 Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.