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Cauliflower vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Barbecue chicken?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less Sodium.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.

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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 +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +559.3%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +559.3%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4041.7%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +1072.4%
Contains more Fats +5285.7%
Contains more Other +15.8%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +4041.7%
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +1072.4%
Contains more Fats +5285.7%
Contains more Other +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18858.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6474.2%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18858.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6474.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +2325%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +2325%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 0.12g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 0.28g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 4.97g 0.12g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.97g 0.04g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 2g 0g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 16mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 44mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 299mg 255mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 335mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.039mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.155mg 0.005mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.152mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 57µg 8µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.076mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.106mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.217mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.02mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.125mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.056mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 3.927g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.