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Barbecue chicken vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Barbecue chicken and Turkey bacon

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily Sodium needs 32% more than Barbecue chicken.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280%
~equal in Phosphorus ~222mg

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% 4% 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 0% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1475%
Contains more OtherOther +287.5%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.223g

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 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 +5775%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 226kcal 226kcal
Protein 22.51g 15.94g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 0.12g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0.12g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 127mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 255mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.95mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Sugar 0.12g Turkey bacon
Copper 0.077mg 0.068mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 218mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 335mg 1069mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 34IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 10µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 22µg 15.8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.032mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Folate 8µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.184g Barbecue chicken
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 4.52g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 6.223g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients

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

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