Feta vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between feta and barbecue chicken
- Feta has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
- Feta covers your daily saturated fat needs 55% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken has 31 times less calcium than feta. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while barbecue chicken has 16mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
- Feta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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 CalciumCalcium | +2981.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +460% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +536.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +259.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +478.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +308.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3308.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | -73.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.47µg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 3.927g | 50% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 16mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.227mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 5.732mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 335mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.191mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 218mg | 17% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 22.51g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.152mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 20µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.78mg | 10% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 15.08g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 2.038g | 10% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 62.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 255mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 6.446g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
54%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.