Barbecue chicken vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and nachos different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 41% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. While barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of vitamin B3, nachos contain only 0.63mg.
- Nachos have less cholesterol.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than nachos (75).
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties 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.
Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +107% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3640% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +571.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +138.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +787% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 127mg | 3mg | 41% |
Protein | 22.51g | 4.32g | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 0.63mg | 32% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
Selenium | 22µg | 8.6µg | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 5.04g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 14.02g | 19% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.07µg | 17% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 19.3µg | 16% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
Carbs | 0.12g | 34.91g | 12% |
Starch | 0g | 28.33g | 12% |
Fats | 15.08g | 21.5g | 10% |
Saturated fat | 3.927g | 2.173g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 26.4mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
Calories | 226kcal | 343kcal | 6% |
Calcium | 16mg | 63mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 218mg | 198mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.95mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
Potassium | 255mg | 362mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 5µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
Sodium | 335mg | 313mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.12g | 31.71g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.12g | 2.17g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.058g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.935mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +421.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +64.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28991.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1225% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g