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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +640% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +766.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.1% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.927g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 335mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.47µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 127mg | 16% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 22.51g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 218mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 15.08g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.732mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.038g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.78mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 6.446g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 62.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 3.927g | 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 | 0.055g | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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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