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Barbecue chicken vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Pork Meat

  • Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus than Barbecue chicken.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 75% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 6 times more Sodium than Pork Meat. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Pork Meat contains 57mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +73.6%
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 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.1%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +73.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%
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 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +329.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Equal in Other - 0.87
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +329.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Equal in Other - 0.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 15.08g 3.51g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 143kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Pork Meat
Calcium 16mg 6mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 218mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 255mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 335mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 1.78mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 22µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 8µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.57µg Pork Meat
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.657mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.549mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.75mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.565mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.935mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.592mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 127mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.033g Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 1.334g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.506g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.