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Buttermilk vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are buttermilk and barbecue chicken different?

  • Buttermilk is higher in calcium; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 41% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 7 times more calcium than barbecue chicken. While buttermilk contains 116mg of calcium, barbecue chicken contains only 16mg.
  • Buttermilk has less saturated fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +625%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.9%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +255.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 CarbsCarbs +3891.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +580.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1613.6%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2437.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6075.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 4mg 127mg 41%
Protein 3.31g 22.51g 38%
Selenium 2µg 22µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 5.732mg 35%
Fats 0.88g 15.08g 22%
Phosphorus 89mg 218mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 6.446g 15%
Saturated fat 0.548g 3.927g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.038g 13%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.78mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.191mg 12%
Iron 0.05mg 0.95mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.47µg 10%
Calcium 116mg 16mg 10%
Calories 40kcal 226kcal 9%
Choline 17.7mg 62.9mg 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.077mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.227mg 6%
Sodium 190mg 335mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 151mg 255mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.152mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 4.79g 0.12g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 20µg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.379g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.