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Barbecue chicken vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barbecue chicken and oatmeal

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 63% higher.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +527.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11060%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1238.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.215mg

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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +849.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1008.8%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9625%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1548.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +625%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.95mg 5.96mg 63%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 2.37g 40%
Selenium 22µg 5µg 31%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.558mg 24%
Fats 15.08g 1.36g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 218mg 77mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.025mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.26mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.226g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.391g 15%
Vitamin A 20µg 130µg 12%
Sodium 335mg 49mg 12%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.62mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.426g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 4.7mg 11%
Folate 8µg 44µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.29mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 68kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Potassium 255mg 61mg 6%
Calcium 16mg 80mg 6%
Starch 0g 10.37g 4%
Carbs 0.12g 11.67g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.317mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.215mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.066mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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