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Jerky vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Barbecue chicken

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Jerky contains 17 times more Folate than Barbecue chicken. While Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, Barbecue chicken contains only 8µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +194.8%
Contains more Manganese +2120%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +194.8%
Contains more Manganese +2120%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%

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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.152
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.152
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +9066.7%
Contains more Other +677.3%
Contains more Water +162.9%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 Protein +47.5%
Contains more Fats +69.8%
Contains more Carbs +9066.7%
Contains more Other +677.3%
Contains more Water +162.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0.12g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 22.51g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 15.08g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0.12g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 226kcal Jerky
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 9g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 16mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.95mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 218mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 255mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 8.11mg 1.78mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.077mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.005mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.055mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.152mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 134µg 8µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.47µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 48mg 127mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.078g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 6.446g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.