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Minestrone vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between minestrone and barbecue chicken

  • Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Minestrone has 14 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. While minestrone has 970IU of vitamin A, barbecue chicken has only 67IU.
  • Minestrone has less saturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than minestrone (47).

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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 -24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2940%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains more ZincZinc +474.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +847.8%

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.
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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1366%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +3783.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1171.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Minestrone Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Minestrone Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 127mg 42%
Protein 1.77g 22.51g 41%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 5.732mg 33%
Phosphorus 23mg 218mg 28%
Fats 1.04g 15.08g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.23g 3.927g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.227mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 6.446g 15%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.78mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.191mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 2.038g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Calories 34kcal 226kcal 10%
Iron 0.38mg 0.95mg 7%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.005mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Sodium 254mg 335mg 4%
Potassium 130mg 255mg 4%
Copper 0.051mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 49µg 20µg 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Carbs 4.66g 0.12g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.152mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 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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Minestrone 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
5%
Minestrone
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.