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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 Iron +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +275.8%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 255
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +275.8%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 255

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 E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 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% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +214.3%
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Other +214.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Brisket Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 28.82g 22.51g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 15.08g Brisket
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 289kcal 226kcal Brisket
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Brisket
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.43mg 0.95mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 175mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 232mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 48mg 335mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 1.78mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.005mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 22µg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.46mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.055mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.152mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.191mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 8µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 0.47µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.173mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.657mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.853mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.549mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.75mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.565mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.69mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.935mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.592mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 127mg Brisket
Trans Fat 0.078g Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 6.446g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.038g 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
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
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.
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.