Barbecue chicken vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barbecue chicken and pork loin
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3; however, pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 70% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 7 times more sodium than pork loin. While barbecue chicken has 335mg of sodium, pork loin has only 50mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 IronIron | +20.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1538.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
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Water
~66.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.901mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.472mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 63mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 33.2µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 50mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.723mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.58mg | 7% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 19.74g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.34g | 5% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 12.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.53µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 356mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 4.36g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 5.61g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.248mg | 2% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 69.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 198kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.74mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.891mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.064mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.