Barbecue chicken vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and taco
- Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while taco has more vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, and calcium.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 33% more than taco.
- Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco. While barbecue chicken contains 0.227mg of vitamin B2, taco contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco is lower.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +456.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4880% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16441.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
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Water
~57.02g
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +650% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 28mg | 33% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 8.86g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 1.65mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 9.2µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.93µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 3.042g | 7% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 14.78g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 4.411g | 5% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 12.7g | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 4.384g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.467g | 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 | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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