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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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.75mg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~20µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
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%
~equal in Water ~57.02g

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
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37% 37% 26%
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
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
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94% 3% 2%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Taco DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Taco
Low Calories diet Equal
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
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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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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