Barbecue chicken vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Turkey breast
- Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Turkey breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 22% more.
- Barbecue chicken contains 6 times more Sodium than Turkey breast. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast contains 59mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
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 | +1016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.89g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +142.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.4% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 22.51g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 15.08g | 7.02g |
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| Net carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 65mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 218mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 335mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.42µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 62.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.66mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.