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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese lemon chicken and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need of Cholesterol 32% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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 +150%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +249%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.2%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 CarbsCarbs +17075%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 -48.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12525%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3850%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3700%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 252kcal 226kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 11.87g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 13.55g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 0.12g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 0.12g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 127mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 40mg 16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 161mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1.22mg 0.95mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 1g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.04mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Starch 10.27g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 136mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 252mg 335mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.46mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg 0.005mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 13µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.152mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.191mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 8µg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.078g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 3.927g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 2.038g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.04g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.06g)
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.

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