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Barbecue chicken vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barbecue chicken and wheat ?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B12, yet wheat is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% more.
  • The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Wheat, durum types 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.
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%
Wheat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +270.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +618.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306.4%

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% 6.7% 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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +661.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +515.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +437.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more FatsFats +510.5%
Contains more WaterWater +461.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59175%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1773.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

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 Wheat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Wheat DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 3.012mg 131%
Selenium 22µg 89.4µg 123%
Copper 0.077mg 0.553mg 53%
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Phosphorus 218mg 508mg 41%
Iron 0.95mg 3.52mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.419mg 30%
Magnesium 21mg 144mg 29%
Carbs 0.12g 71.13g 24%
Zinc 1.78mg 4.16mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Fats 15.08g 2.47g 19%
Protein 22.51g 13.68g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.419mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.935mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0.454g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0.344g 15%
Sodium 335mg 2mg 14%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Folate 8µg 43µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.121mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.978g 7%
Calories 226kcal 339kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.738mg 6%
Potassium 255mg 431mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 34mg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 71.13g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.322mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.473g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.