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Cheesecake vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheesecake and barbecue chicken different?

  • Cheesecake is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 35% more than cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake contains 8 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. Cheesecake contains 547IU of vitamin A, while barbecue chicken contains 67IU.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than barbecue chicken (10).

Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 +218.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +249%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.1%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +695%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2839.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +49.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.732mg 35%
Protein 5.5g 22.51g 34%
Selenium 5.2µg 22µg 31%
Saturated fat 9.921g 3.927g 27%
Cholesterol 55mg 127mg 24%
Phosphorus 93mg 218mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 20µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.47µg 13%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.78mg 12%
Fats 22.5g 15.08g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.191mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.152mg 8%
Carbs 25.5g 0.12g 8%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.005mg 6%
Copper 0.02mg 0.077mg 6%
Calories 321kcal 226kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 6.446g 5%
Potassium 90mg 255mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 438mg 335mg 4%
Iron 0.63mg 0.95mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 16mg 4%
Choline 45.9mg 62.9mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.038g 3%
Folate 18µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.055mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
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
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.