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Egg vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg and Barbecue chicken

  • Egg has more Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 214% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Copper +2497.4%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Copper +2497.4%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%

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.
Egg
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +676.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +819.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +676.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +819.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +833.3%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +78.9%
Contains more Fats +42.1%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Carbs +833.3%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +78.9%
Contains more Fats +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0.12g Egg
Protein 12.58g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 10.61g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 1.12g 0.12g Egg
Calories 155kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 1.12g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 50mg 16mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 0.95mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 172mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 126mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 124mg 335mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 2mg 0.077mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.005mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg 22µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 67IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 20µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.46mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.055mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.227mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.152mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 44µg 8µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.47µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.604mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.075mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.904mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.392mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.767mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.298mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 373mg 127mg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 3.927g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.