Brisket vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brisket and barbecue chicken?
- Brisket is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% more.
- Brisket has 4 times more zinc than barbecue chicken. While brisket has 6.69mg of zinc, barbecue chicken has only 1.78mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 IronIron | +155.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +273.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +351.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.47µg | 69% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 1.78mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.95mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 3.927g | 15% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 22.51g | 13% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.732mg | 10% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 62.9mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.038g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.191mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 218mg | 6% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 15.08g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 6.446g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.227mg | 4% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.