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Barbecue chicken vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Mussels?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 980% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. Barbecue chicken has 3.927g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels has 0.85g.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +607.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +135900%
Contains more Selenium +307.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +607.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +135900%
Contains more Selenium +307.3%
Equal in Potassium - 268

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 B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin A +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5006.4%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin A +353.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5006.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +6058.3%
Contains more Other +261.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +6058.3%
Contains more Other +261.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 22.51g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 15.08g 4.48g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 226kcal 172kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Mussels
Calcium 16mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.95mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 218mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 255mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 335mg 369mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.077mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.005mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 22µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 67IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.1mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.657mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.549mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.75mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.565mg 0.537mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.935mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.592mg 0.457mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 56mg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.078g Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 1.014g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.212g 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 Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.