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Gratin vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gratin and barbecue chicken

  • Gratin has more vitamin C, calcium, and copper; however, barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for barbecue chicken is 35% higher.
  • Gratin is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 +643.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3120%
Contains more IronIron +48.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +714.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +9291.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +136.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.9%
Contains more FatsFats +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +638.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Selenium 2.7µg 22µg 35%
Cholesterol 23mg 127mg 35%
Protein 5.06g 22.51g 35%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 5.732mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Phosphorus 113mg 218mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2.038g 12%
Fats 7.59g 15.08g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 6.446g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 16mg 10%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.78mg 10%
Copper 0.16mg 0.077mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.227mg 9%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.005mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.152mg 5%
Calories 132kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin A 64µg 20µg 5%
Carbs 11.27g 0.12g 4%
Potassium 396mg 255mg 4%
Sodium 433mg 335mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.733g 3.927g 4%
Iron 0.64mg 0.95mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.191mg 1%
Folate 11µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 0.12g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 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
Gratin 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%
Gratin
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.806g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.