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Barbecue chicken vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Merlot

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron in Barbecue chicken is higher than in Merlot.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need of Selenium 40% more than Merlot.
  • The amount of Sodium in Merlot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +847.8%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +1171.4%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +2540%
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +847.8%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains more Zinc +1171.4%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +2540%

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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32057.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1991.7%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +1130.7%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +32057.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1991.7%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +1130.7%

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 Merlot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 22.51g 0.07g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 0g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 226kcal 83kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0.62g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 8mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 23mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 127mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.78mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.011mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 22µg 0.2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.031mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.224mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.057mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 1µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 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 Merlot
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Merlot
Saturated Fat 3.927g Merlot
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 Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.