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Beefsteak raw vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and barbecue chicken

  • Barbecue chicken has less vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and selenium.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 3 times less zinc than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 5.3mg of zinc, while barbecue chicken contains 1.78mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +110.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +181.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +978.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.47µg 93%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.78mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.191mg 27%
Cholesterol 67mg 127mg 20%
Fats 5.36g 15.08g 15%
Iron 2mg 0.95mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 2.038g 12%
Sodium 55mg 335mg 12%
Selenium 27.9µg 22µg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 6.446g 10%
Saturated fat 1.875g 3.927g 9%
Calories 134kcal 226kcal 5%
Potassium 375mg 255mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.732mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.055mg 2%
Protein 21.38g 22.51g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.12g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.12g 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg 0%
Phosphorus 220mg 218mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Barbecue chicken
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
48%
Beefsteak raw
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.