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Barbecue chicken vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue chicken and Flax

  • Flax is higher than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 132% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +503.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.5%
Contains more Potassium +218.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +1484.4%
Contains more Manganese +49540%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +503.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.5%
Contains more Potassium +218.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +1484.4%
Contains more Manganese +49540%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%

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.
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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2889.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Folate +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2889.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Folate +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +782.3%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +23966.7%
Contains more Other +321.6%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +782.3%
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +23966.7%
Contains more Other +321.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1309.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1309.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2775%
Contains more Glucose +900%
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2775%
Contains more Glucose +900%

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 Flax
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 1.58g Flax
Protein 22.51g 18.29g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0.12g 28.88g Flax
Calories 226kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 0.04g 0g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 1.55g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 16mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.95mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 21mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 218mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 255mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 335mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.78mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.077mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.005mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 22µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.31mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.161mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.08mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 8µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.657mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.549mg 1.235mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.862mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.37mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.935mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.592mg 0.472mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.078g Flax
Saturated Fat 3.927g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.264g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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