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Barbecue chicken vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barbecue chicken and oranges

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 59% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than oranges (45).

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1457.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%

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%
Orange
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1932.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +648.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2294.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12466.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9691.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%

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
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27926.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8052%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Orange
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg 59%
Protein 22.51g 0.94g 43%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 0.5µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.282mg 34%
Phosphorus 218mg 14mg 29%
Fats 15.08g 0.12g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.015g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.023g 16%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.07mg 16%
Sodium 335mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.04mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.025g 13%
Iron 0.95mg 0.1mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 8.4mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.06mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Calories 226kcal 47kcal 9%
Folate 8µg 30µg 6%
Carbs 0.12g 11.75g 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.045mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.087mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 10mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 255mg 181mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 9.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.018mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.912g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.