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Ground chicken vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground chicken and Barbecue chicken

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Barbecue chicken has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Ground chicken is 27% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken has 1.327mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
  • Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.78mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.47µg
~equal in Choline ~62.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g
~equal in Water ~61.41g
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -20.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.038g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 189kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 23.28g 22.51g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 127mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 677mg 255mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 1.78mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 218mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 335mg Ground chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.005mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.055mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.227mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.732mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.152mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.191mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.47µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g 0.078g Barbecue chicken
Choline 59mg 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.927g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.038g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.173mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.657mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.853mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.549mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.75mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.565mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.69mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.935mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.592mg Ground chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.011g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.