Barbecue chicken vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barbecue chicken and pound cake
- Barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 5 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While barbecue chicken has 0.191mg of vitamin B6, pound cake has only 0.036mg.
- Pound cake has less cholesterol.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than pound cake (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +314% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +254.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +430.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +350.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +76600% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1775% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +725% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.51g | 5g | 35% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 5µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 1.615mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.43mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.036mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 140mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 3.02g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 3.419g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.36µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 4.811g | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 13.96g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 65.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.