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Oats vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oats and barbecue chicken different?

  • Oats are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 214% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than oats (59).

Oats and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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.
Oats
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +742.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +396.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +713%
Contains more ZincZinc +123%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98220%

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.
Oats
3
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +1287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +787.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +55125%
Contains more OtherOther +95.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +647.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -69%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.005mg 214%
Copper 0.626mg 0.077mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.055mg 59%
Iron 4.72mg 0.95mg 47%
Phosphorus 523mg 218mg 44%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Magnesium 177mg 21mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.732mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.152mg 24%
Carbs 66.27g 0.12g 22%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.78mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Sodium 2mg 335mg 14%
Fats 6.9g 15.08g 13%
Saturated fat 1.217g 3.927g 12%
Folate 56µg 8µg 12%
Protein 16.89g 22.51g 11%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 6.446g 11%
Calories 389kcal 226kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.191mg 6%
Potassium 429mg 255mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 2.038g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Net carbs 55.67g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.