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Barbecue chicken vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and mixed nuts different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher than barbecue chicken in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, fiber, selenium, and iron.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily need for copper, 92% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types were used in this article.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1077.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.1%

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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2852.4%
Contains more FatsFats +257.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +341.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10275%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 0.907mg 92%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.04mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 14.612g 84%
Fats 15.08g 53.95g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 28.488g 55%
Magnesium 21mg 229mg 50%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 7.82mg 49%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Phosphorus 218mg 456mg 34%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Saturated fat 3.927g 8.711g 22%
Selenium 22µg 33.9µg 22%
Iron 0.95mg 2.61mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.14mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Folate 8µg 83µg 19%
Calories 226kcal 607kcal 19%
Zinc 1.78mg 3.36mg 14%
Sodium 335mg 5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.352mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 7.709mg 12%
Potassium 255mg 632mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.189mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 117mg 10%
Carbs 0.12g 21.05g 7%
Protein 22.51g 20.04g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.196mg 2%
Starch 0g 4.2g 2%
Choline 62.9mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.572mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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