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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
4.52 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
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:
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% |
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Starch
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 335mg | 1069mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.19µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 4.699g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 86mg | 14% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 15.94g | 13% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 15.8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 4.032mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.675mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 2.54mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.244mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 16.93g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 4.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.237mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 6.223g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 1.89g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 222mg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 226kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.184g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.