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Barbecue chicken vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barbecue chicken and skipjack tuna

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B2; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 9 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While barbecue chicken has 3.927g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna has only 0.42g.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.7%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~18µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1069%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +834.1%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2552.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 18.756mg 81%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.19µg 72%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.981mg 61%
Selenium 22µg 46.8µg 45%
Cholesterol 127mg 60mg 22%
Fats 15.08g 1.29g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.243g 16%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.42g 16%
Sodium 335mg 47mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.403g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Protein 22.51g 28.21g 11%
Phosphorus 218mg 285mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.122mg 8%
Potassium 255mg 522mg 8%
Iron 0.95mg 1.6mg 8%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.05mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.485mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 132kcal 5%
Magnesium 21mg 44mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.038mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 18µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.83mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.