Barbecue chicken vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and tuna salad different?
- Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 38% higher.
- Barbecue chicken contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than tuna salad. While barbecue chicken contains 0.227mg of vitamin B2, tuna salad contains only 0.07mg.
- Tuna salad has less cholesterol.
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.3% |
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:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7741.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142% |
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Water
~63.16g
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 13mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 41.2µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.2µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 4.122g | 14% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 16.04g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 1.544g | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 2.887g | 9% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 9.26g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.145mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 6.7mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 402mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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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