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Barbecue chicken vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Barbecue chicken and Watercress

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Watercress, 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 Iron +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.3%
Contains more Zinc +1518.2%
Contains more Selenium +2344.4%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Manganese +4780%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.3%
Contains more Zinc +1518.2%
Contains more Selenium +2344.4%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Manganese +4780%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4662.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4662.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +878.7%
Contains more Fats +14980%
Contains more Carbs +975%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Other +36.4%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +878.7%
Contains more Fats +14980%
Contains more Carbs +975%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Contains more Other +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5722.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5722.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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 Watercress
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0.79g Watercress
Protein 22.51g 2.3g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 0.1g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 1.29g Watercress
Calories 226kcal 11kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0.2g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 16mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.95mg 0.2mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 218mg 60mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 335mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 1.78mg 0.11mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.077mg
Manganese 0.005mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 22µg 0.9µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.12mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.2mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.129mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.03mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.133mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.093mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.166mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.134mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.02mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.114mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.137mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.04mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 0.008g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.035g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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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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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.