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Barbecue chicken vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barbecue chicken and taco salad

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12; however, taco salad has more vitamin B5, folate, calcium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for barbecue chicken is 36% higher.
  • Taco salad has 6 times less cholesterol than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 127mg of cholesterol, while taco salad has 22mg.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3240%

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +237%
Contains more FatsFats +102.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9825%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Taco salad DV% diff.
Selenium 22µg 2.2µg 36%
Cholesterol 127mg 22mg 35%
Protein 22.51g 6.68g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.24mg 28%
Phosphorus 218mg 72mg 21%
Fats 15.08g 7.46g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.68mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.606g 10%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.883g 8%
Calcium 16mg 97mg 8%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.167mg 7%
Choline 62.9mg 23.3mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.32µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.11mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 141kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.18mg 4%
Carbs 0.12g 11.91g 4%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.36mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Iron 0.95mg 1.15mg 3%
Sodium 335mg 385mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Saturated fat 3.927g 3.446g 2%
Potassium 255mg 210mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
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 Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.