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Mixed nuts vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mixed nuts and barbecue chicken different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher than barbecue chicken in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, fiber, selenium, and iron.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily need for copper, 92% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than barbecue chicken (10).

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used in this article.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +990.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1077.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.1%

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.
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% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 FatsFats +257.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2852.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +341.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10275%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.077mg 92%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.005mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 2.038g 84%
Fats 53.95g 15.08g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 6.446g 55%
Magnesium 229mg 21mg 50%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.46mg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Phosphorus 456mg 218mg 34%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Saturated fat 8.711g 3.927g 22%
Selenium 33.9µg 22µg 22%
Iron 2.61mg 0.95mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.152mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Folate 83µg 8µg 19%
Calories 607kcal 226kcal 19%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.78mg 14%
Sodium 5mg 335mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.191mg 12%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 5.732mg 12%
Potassium 632mg 255mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.055mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 16mg 10%
Carbs 21.05g 0.12g 7%
Protein 20.04g 22.51g 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.227mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 0g 2%
Choline 52mg 62.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.

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