Barbecue chicken vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barbecue chicken and sugar?
- Sugar has less selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
- Sugar contains less cholesterol.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Sugars, granulated types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1094.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +306950% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83216.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +249400% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.51g | 0g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 99.98g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 0g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 0g | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.019mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 387kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.007mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins