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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, zinc, and vitamin A, while barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 71% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Mozzarella contains 8 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. Mozzarella contains 517IU of vitamin A, while barbecue chicken contains 67IU.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index (27) than barbecue chicken (10).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.4%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +585%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2483.3%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 16mg 72%
Phosphorus 524mg 218mg 44%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.732mg 35%
Saturated fat 10.867g 3.927g 32%
Cholesterol 54mg 127mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.47µg 19%
Sodium 16mg 335mg 14%
Vitamin A 137µg 20µg 13%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.78mg 12%
Selenium 15.7µg 22µg 11%
Protein 27.5g 22.51g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.038g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.227mg 9%
Iron 0.25mg 0.95mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.191mg 9%
Choline 18.4mg 62.9mg 8%
Copper 0.027mg 0.077mg 6%
Potassium 95mg 255mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 6.446g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Calories 280kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.055mg 3%
Fats 17.1g 15.08g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.12g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 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
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
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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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. 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.