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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 +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%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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 +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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 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 -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
84% 3% 10% 2%
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
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 SucroseSucrose +104325%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +700%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Barbecue chicken 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
23%
Dulce de Leche
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.