Dulce de Leche vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and barbecue chicken?
- Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
- Dulce de Leche has 16 times more calcium than barbecue chicken. Dulce de Leche has 251mg of calcium, while barbecue chicken has 16mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
We used Dulce de Leche and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1468.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +458.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1825% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +125.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +714.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +270% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +449.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +41.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +243.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2629.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1093.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 22µg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 5.732mg | 35% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 127mg | 33% |
Protein | 6.84g | 22.51g | 31% |
Calcium | 251mg | 16mg | 24% |
Carbs | 55.35g | 0.12g | 18% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.152mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.227mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.191mg | 13% |
Fats | 7.35g | 15.08g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 6.446g | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 2.038g | 11% |
Iron | 0.17mg | 0.95mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.79mg | 1.78mg | 9% |
Sodium | 129mg | 335mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.004mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.47µg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 74µg | 20µg | 6% |
Choline | 89.1mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
Calories | 315kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Phosphorus | 193mg | 218mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
Potassium | 350mg | 255mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 4.534g | 3.927g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.35g | 0.12g | N/A |
Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
Sugar | 49.74g | 0.12g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.364g | 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 | 0.32g | 0.04g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46025% |
Contains more OtherOther | +98.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +105.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +113.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 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 | -13.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +104325% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4150% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +700% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Maltose
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