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Crouton vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between crouton and barbecue chicken

  • Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, manganese, and fiber, while barbecue chicken has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 47% more than barbecue chicken.
  • The amount of sodium in barbecue chicken is lower.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more IronIron +329.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%

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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1032.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.732mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 +61150%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +128.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1016.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.055mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Iron 4.08mg 0.95mg 39%
Folate 132µg 8µg 31%
Selenium 37.5µg 22µg 28%
Carbs 73.5g 0.12g 24%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.005mg 22%
Protein 11.9g 22.51g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Sodium 698mg 335mg 16%
Phosphorus 115mg 218mg 15%
Fats 6.6g 15.08g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.191mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.51g 3.927g 11%
Copper 0.163mg 0.077mg 10%
Calories 407kcal 226kcal 9%
Zinc 0.89mg 1.78mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 6.446g 8%
Calcium 76mg 16mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.152mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 2.038g 5%
Potassium 124mg 255mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 5.732mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Magnesium 31mg 21mg 2%
Net carbs 68.4g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.417g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.