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Barbecue chicken vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and prunes

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, prunes are richer in vitamin K, fiber, and copper.
  • Prunes' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 50% more.
  • Prunes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5880%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg

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%
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.205mg

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
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +932.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3868.4%
Contains more WaterWater +98.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12062.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3187.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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
Prunes
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12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +275%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +63550%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31025%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Prunes
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg 50%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 2.18g 41%
Selenium 22µg 0.3µg 39%
Fiber 0g 7.1g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.882mg 24%
Copper 0.077mg 0.281mg 23%
Fats 15.08g 0.38g 23%
Carbs 0.12g 63.88g 21%
Phosphorus 218mg 69mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.088g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.053g 16%
Fructose 0.04g 12.45g 16%
Sodium 335mg 2mg 14%
Potassium 255mg 732mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.062g 13%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.299mg 13%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.44mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 10.1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.422mg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 41mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.186mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 39µg 2%
Starch 0g 5.11g 2%
Folate 8µg 4µg 1%
Calories 226kcal 240kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.205mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 56.78g N/A
Iron 0.95mg 0.93mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 38.13g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.43mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.051mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.027mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Prunes
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%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.839g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

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

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