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Barbecue chicken vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barbecue chicken and minestrone

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Minestrone has less cholesterol.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than minestrone (47).

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains more ZincZinc +474.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +847.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2940%

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% 6.7% 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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1366%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1171.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3783.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

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 Minestrone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Minestrone DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 1mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 1.77g 41%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.391mg 33%
Phosphorus 218mg 23mg 28%
Fats 15.08g 1.04g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.23g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.018mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.29g 15%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.31mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.041mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.46g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Calories 226kcal 34kcal 10%
Iron 0.95mg 0.38mg 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.152mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 3mg 4%
Sodium 335mg 254mg 4%
Potassium 255mg 130mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.051mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.022mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 49µg 3%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Carbs 0.12g 4.66g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 4.26g N/A
Calcium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.03mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.