Chicken breast vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chicken breast and Barbecue chicken
- Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, however, Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 57% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 1.04mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.2% |
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Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
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 | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +274.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 15.08g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 127mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Potassium | 276mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.95mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 1.78mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 335mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 95.9mg | 62.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 3.927g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 2.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.592mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
50%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.637g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast 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.