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Icing vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between icing and barbecue chicken

  • Icing is higher in vitamin K; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, choline, and iron.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than icing (51).

The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
Contains more IronIron +493.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21900%

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.
Icing
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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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2634.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +56475%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +307.5%
~equal in Fats ~15.08g
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 -24.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 0g 22.51g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 0.1µg 22µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 2.038g 39%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.732mg 34%
Phosphorus 18mg 218mg 29%
Carbs 67.89g 0.12g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.78mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.191mg 15%
Choline 2.3mg 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Calories 418kcal 226kcal 10%
Iron 0.16mg 0.95mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.077mg 9%
Sodium 184mg 335mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.46mg 7%
Potassium 34mg 255mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.227mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 21mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 6.446g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.055mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.974g 3.927g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Fats 16.23g 15.08g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.152mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.