Barbecue chicken vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barbecue chicken and monterey Jack?
- Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium, yet monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 62 times more vitamin B3 than monterey Jack. Barbecue chicken has 5.732mg of vitamin B3, while monterey Jack has 0.093mg.
- Monterey Jack contains less cholesterol.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than monterey Jack.
We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Cheese, monterey types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +214.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +31.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4562.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +68.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6063.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +308.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +890% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 16mg | 746mg | 73% |
Saturated fat | 3.927g | 19.066g | 69% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 0.093mg | 35% |
Phosphorus | 218mg | 444mg | 32% |
Fats | 15.08g | 30.28g | 23% |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 198µg | 20% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.83µg | 15% |
Selenium | 22µg | 14.5µg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 127mg | 89mg | 13% |
Sodium | 335mg | 600mg | 12% |
Zinc | 1.78mg | 3mg | 11% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 15.4mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.079mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.899g | 8% |
Calories | 226kcal | 373kcal | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 8.751g | 6% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
Potassium | 255mg | 81mg | 5% |
Protein | 22.51g | 24.48g | 4% |
Folate | 8µg | 18µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.95mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0.12g | 0.68g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.12g | 0.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.12g | 0.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.75mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.935mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
Contains more WaterWater | +49.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +466.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +303.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.8% |