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Frankfurter vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frankfurter and barbecue chicken

  • Frankfurter has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D, while barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Frankfurter covers your daily need for vitamin B12 38% more than barbecue chicken.
  • The amount of sodium in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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 PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.6%

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% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 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 FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2700%
Contains more OtherOther +268.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +2700%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 316kcal 226kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 28.3g 15.08g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 0.12g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 0.12g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 127mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 316mg 255mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 0.95mg Frankfurter
Sugar 1.31g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.055mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 2.03mg 1.78mg Frankfurter
Phosphorus 152mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 992mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.005mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.47µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 8µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.078g Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 10.979g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 6.446g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.519mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.994mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.055mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.319mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.608mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.362mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0g 0.04g 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
Frankfurter 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
26%
Frankfurter
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.052g)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.

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