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Biscuit vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Barbecue chicken?

  • Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Folate, yet Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% more.
  • Biscuit has 76 times more Manganese than Barbecue chicken. While Biscuit has 0.378mg of Manganese, Barbecue chicken has only 0.005mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +1368.8%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +7460%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +1368.8%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +7460%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37066.7%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Protein +221.6%
Contains more Water +112.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.08
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Carbs +37066.7%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Contains more Protein +221.6%
Contains more Water +112.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
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.
Biscuit Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0.12g Biscuit
Protein 7g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 16.3g 15.08g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 0.12g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 226kcal Biscuit
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 2.18g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 16mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.95mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 164mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 121mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 580mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 0.54mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.082mg 0.077mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.005mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 82IU 67IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.055mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.227mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.152mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 61µg 8µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.211mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.514mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.226mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.132mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.313mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.161mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 3mg 127mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.078g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 6.446g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.038g Biscuit
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
Biscuit Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.