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English muffin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and barbecue chicken

  • English muffins have more manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 42% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins contain less saturated fat.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7040%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1075%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +38233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.3%
Contains more FatsFats +737.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2034.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Protein 7.7g 22.51g 30%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.732mg 26%
Fats 1.8g 15.08g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.47µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.259g 3.927g 17%
Carbs 46g 0.12g 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.005mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 6.446g 15%
Phosphorus 133mg 218mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.191mg 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.055mg 11%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.78mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.038g 8%
Folate 37µg 8µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.152mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.227mg 6%
Copper 0.129mg 0.077mg 6%
Sodium 464mg 335mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 255mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Iron 0.89mg 0.95mg 1%
Calories 235kcal 226kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 0.12g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.668g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.