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Beefsteak vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Barbecue chicken

  • Barbecue chicken has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 38% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 0.527mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +319%
~equal in Fats ~15.08g
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -34%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.446g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 250kcal 226kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 22.51g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 15.08g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 79mg 127mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 255mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.95mg Beefsteak
Sugar 0g 0.12g Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 4.85mg 1.78mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 57mg 335mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Beefsteak
Selenium 28.8µg 22µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.732mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.152mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.191mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.47µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Trans Fat 0.078g Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 62.9mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.173mg
Threonine 1.054mg 0.657mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.853mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.549mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.75mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.565mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.69mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.935mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.592mg Beefsteak
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
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.