Ground meat vs Barbecue chicken - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground meat and Barbecue chicken?
- Ground meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Ground meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Ground meat has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Ground meat has 0.512mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+138.9%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+228.1%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+31.3%
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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Vitamin B5
+236.8%
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Vitamin B6
+62.8%
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Vitamin B12
+429.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+644.4%
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Vitamin E
+283.3%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Protein | 23.87g | 22.51g |
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Fats | 15.37g | 15.08g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Calories | 241kcal | 226kcal |
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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | g | 0.04g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 2.27mg | 0.95mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 166mg | 218mg |
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Potassium | 241mg | 255mg |
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Sodium | 73mg | 335mg |
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Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.78mg |
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Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 67IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.46mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.227mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.732mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.152mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.191mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.47µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.173mg |
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Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.657mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.853mg |
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Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.75mg |
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Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.565mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.69mg |
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Valine | 1.172mg | 0.935mg |
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Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.592mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.173g | 0.078g |
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Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 3.927g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 6.446g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.038g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
46

25

Mineral Summary Score
49

36

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

135%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
71%

70%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground meat contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is cheaper?

Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.