Beef vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Beef and Barbecue chicken different?
- Beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 90% higher.
- Beef contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Beef contains 0.658mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken contains only 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic

Infographic link
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
Calcium
+12.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+173.7%
Contains
more
Potassium
+24.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-78.5%
Contains
more
Zinc
+254.5%
Contains
more
Copper
+10.4%
Contains
more
Manganese
+140%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+10.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 22
Contains
more
Calcium
+12.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+173.7%
Contains
more
Potassium
+24.7%
Contains
less
Sodium
-78.5%
Contains
more
Zinc
+254.5%
Contains
more
Copper
+10.4%
Contains
more
Manganese
+140%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+10.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 22
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 B5
+332.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+100%
Contains
more
Folate
+12.5%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+461.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+644.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+283.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+19.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+29%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+332.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+100%
Contains
more
Folate
+12.5%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+461.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+644.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+283.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+19.6%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+29%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+15.2%
Contains
more
Carbs
+∞%
Contains
more
Other
+29.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains
more
Protein
+15.2%
Contains
more
Carbs
+∞%
Contains
more
Other
+29.4%
Equal in Fats - 15.08
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-33.4%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+321.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
Saturated Fat:
5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.484 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-33.4%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+321.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated Fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
Opinion |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
![]() |
Protein | 25.93g | 22.51g |
![]() |
Fats | 15.41g | 15.08g |
![]() |
Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
![]() |
Calories | 250kcal | 226kcal |
![]() |
Fructose | 0.04g |
![]() |
|
Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
![]() |
Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
![]() |
Iron | 2.6mg | 0.95mg |
![]() |
Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
Phosphorus | 198mg | 218mg |
![]() |
Potassium | 318mg | 255mg |
![]() |
Sodium | 72mg | 335mg |
![]() |
Zinc | 6.31mg | 1.78mg |
![]() |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.077mg |
![]() |
Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.005mg |
![]() |
Selenium | 21.5µg | 22µg |
![]() |
Vitamin A | 9IU | 67IU |
![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 20µg |
![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.46mg |
![]() |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.055mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 0.227mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 5.732mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 0.152mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.191mg |
![]() |
Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 0.47µg |
![]() |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0µg |
![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.173mg |
![]() |
Threonine | 0.72mg | 0.657mg |
![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 0.853mg |
![]() |
Leucine | 1.45mg | 1.549mg |
![]() |
Lysine | 1.54mg | 1.75mg |
![]() |
Methionine | 0.478mg | 0.565mg |
![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.69mg |
![]() |
Valine | 0.914mg | 0.935mg |
![]() |
Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.592mg |
![]() |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg |
![]() |
Trans Fat | 0.572g | 0.078g |
![]() |
Saturated Fat | 5.895g | 3.927g |
![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.668g | 6.446g |
![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.484g | 2.038g |
![]() |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.011g |
![]() |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
![]() |
|
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
![]() |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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
52%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.968g)
Which food is cheaper?

Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.