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Barbecue chicken vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Meatball

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Phosphorus, Folate, and Iron.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 74% more than Barbecue chicken.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +127.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Copper +816.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.8
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +127.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Copper +816.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.8

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 B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
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% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +6566.7%
Contains more Other +354.5%
Equal in Protein - 21
Equal in Water - 58
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +6566.7%
Contains more Other +354.5%
Equal in Protein - 21
Equal in Water - 58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 3.4g Meatball
Protein 22.51g 21g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 9g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 8g Meatball
Calories 226kcal 197kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 1.25g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 16mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 0.95mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 255mg 180mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 550mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.077mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 22µg 0.8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.213mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.5mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 8µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.5µg Meatball
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 0mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Meatball
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.188g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.666g Meatball
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 Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
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
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.