Oatmeal vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oatmeal and barbecue chicken
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, barbecue chicken has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 63% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 112 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken has 0.005mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +527.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11060% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
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 AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1238.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9625% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +849.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1008.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
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 | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1548.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +378.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
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 | +625% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.95mg | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 22.51g | 40% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 22µg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.005mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 15.08g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 218mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 5.732mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 3.927g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 6.446g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 20µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.78mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 2.038g | 11% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 62.9mg | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.191mg | 8% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 226kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 255mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 0g | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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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