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Barbecue chicken vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barbecue chicken and pork bacon

  • Pork bacon is higher than barbecue chicken in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 81% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.4%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.2%

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +390.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +186.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1025%
Contains more OtherOther +710.2%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 335mg 2193mg 81%
Selenium 22µg 59µg 67%
Saturated fat 3.927g 14.187g 47%
Fats 15.08g 43.27g 43%
Phosphorus 218mg 506mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 19.065g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 10.623mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.16µg 29%
Protein 22.51g 35.73g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.348mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.859g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.033mg 18%
Calories 226kcal 548kcal 16%
Zinc 1.78mg 3.36mg 14%
Copper 0.077mg 0.182mg 12%
Choline 62.9mg 119.3mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.309mg 9%
Potassium 255mg 539mg 8%
Cholesterol 127mg 107mg 7%
Iron 0.95mg 1.49mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.251mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.32mg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 1.35g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 1.343mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Pork bacon
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 bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.