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Beef sirloin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef sirloin and Barbecue chicken?

  • Beef sirloin is richer than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% more.
  • Beef sirloin has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Barbecue chicken. While Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, Barbecue chicken has only 0.191mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef sirloin is lower.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +102.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +199.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1001.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 177kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 30.8g 22.51g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 81mg 127mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 255mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.95mg Beef sirloin
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.077mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.78mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 218mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 335mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Beef sirloin
Selenium 38.9µg 22µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.055mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.732mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.152mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.191mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 8µg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.078g Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 62.9mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 3.927g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.173mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.657mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.853mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.549mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.75mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.565mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.69mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.935mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.592mg Beef sirloin
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Beef sirloin
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

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

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