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Barbecue chicken vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and saffron different?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1235% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Spices, saffron types were used in this article.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +576.1%
Contains more IronIron +1068.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +326%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +568060%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1062.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.9%
Contains more FatsFats +157.8%
Contains more WaterWater +416.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54375%
Contains more OtherOther +519.3%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1402.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.067g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.95mg 11.1mg 127%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 1.01mg 63%
Magnesium 21mg 264mg 58%
Potassium 255mg 1724mg 43%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 5.6µg 30%
Copper 0.077mg 0.328mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.46mg 27%
Protein 22.51g 11.43g 22%
Carbs 0.12g 65.37g 22%
Folate 8µg 93µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.429g 15%
Fats 15.08g 5.85g 14%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.927g 1.586g 11%
Calcium 16mg 111mg 10%
Sodium 335mg 148mg 8%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.09mg 6%
Phosphorus 218mg 252mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.115mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 310kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.267mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.067g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Saffron
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%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.