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Mozzarella vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 71% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Mozzarella contains 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Barbecue chicken. Mozzarella contains 137µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Barbecue chicken contains 20µg.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +4468.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +4468.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%

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 +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 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 A +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +2483.3%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +22.2%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +2483.3%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.12g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 22.51g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 15.08g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0.12g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 226kcal Mozzarella
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 1.23g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 731mg 16mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 218mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 16mg 335mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 1.78mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 15.7µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 517IU 67IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 20µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.227mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 9µg 8µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.47µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 54mg 127mg Mozzarella
Trans Fat 0.078g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.