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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% 14% 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% 6.7% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.47µg 38%
Saturated fat 10.979g 3.927g 32%
Sodium 992mg 335mg 29%
Cholesterol 55mg 127mg 24%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.732mg 23%
Protein 11.16g 22.51g 23%
Selenium 10.3µg 22µg 21%
Fats 28.3g 15.08g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.227mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 6.446g 14%
Phosphorus 152mg 218mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 2.038g 8%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Calories 316kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Choline 48.6mg 62.9mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 0.95mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 21mg 3%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.78mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.46mg 2%
Potassium 316mg 255mg 2%
Copper 0.055mg 0.077mg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 3.36g 0.12g 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.005mg 1%
Net carbs 3.36g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 1.31g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.191mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

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
25%
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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