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Barbecue chicken vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Pork

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2 in Pork is higher than in Barbecue chicken.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 68% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 5 times more Sodium than Pork. While Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, Pork contains only 62mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.9%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
Equal in Other - 0.89
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.19
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.19

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 27.32g Pork
Fats 15.08g 13.92g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 242kcal Pork
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Pork
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pork
Iron 0.95mg 0.87mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 218mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 255mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 335mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.78mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 22µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 67IU 7IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.037mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 8µg 5µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.657mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.549mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.75mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.565mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.935mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.592mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 127mg 80mg Pork
Trans Fat 0.078g Pork
Saturated Fat 3.927g 5.23g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 6.19g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.2g 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 Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.