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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 for 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.
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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.87mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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%
Pork
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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% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.3%
~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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.4%
~equal in Fats ~13.92g
~equal in Water ~57.87g
~equal in Other ~0.89g

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.19g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.877mg 69%
Selenium 22µg 45.3µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.464mg 21%
Cholesterol 127mg 80mg 16%
Sodium 335mg 62mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.698mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.7µg 10%
Protein 22.51g 27.32g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.321mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 62.9mg 93.9mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.927g 5.23g 6%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.39mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.2g 6%
Potassium 255mg 423mg 5%
Phosphorus 218mg 246mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.037mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg 2%
Fats 15.08g 13.92g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 6.19g 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Calories 226kcal 242kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg 1%
Iron 0.95mg 0.87mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 1.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 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 richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.