Luncheon meat vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Luncheon meat and Barbecue chicken
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Barbecue chicken is higher in Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily Selenium needs 30% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 0.613mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
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Potassium
+17.6%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Manganese
+640%
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Selenium
+74.1%
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Calcium
+220%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+28.2%
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Sodium
-59.1%
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Copper
+156.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
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Potassium
+17.6%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Manganese
+640%
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Selenium
+74.1%
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Calcium
+220%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+28.2%
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Sodium
-59.1%
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Copper
+156.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
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 B1
+132.7%
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Vitamin B5
+303.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.4%
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Vitamin B12
+95.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+187.5%
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Folate
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732
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Vitamin B1
+132.7%
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Vitamin B5
+303.3%
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Vitamin B6
+42.4%
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Vitamin B12
+95.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+187.5%
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Folate
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.732
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+766.7%
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+220.5%
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Protein
+28.6%
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Fats
+18.1%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Carbs
+766.7%
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+220.5%
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Protein
+28.6%
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Fats
+18.1%
Equal in Water - 61.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.038 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.12g |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 15.08g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0.12g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 218mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 255mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 335mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.191mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.47µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 127mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 3.927g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0.011g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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