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Pizza vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and barbecue chicken

  • Pizza has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, calcium, manganese, and fiber; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 37% more than pizza.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +161.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 +245%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +27675%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.6%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 +400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1850%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 17mg 127mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.055mg 28%
Protein 11.39g 22.51g 22%
Folate 93µg 8µg 21%
Iron 2.48mg 0.95mg 19%
Calcium 188mg 16mg 17%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.005mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 5.732mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 0g 11%
Carbs 33.33g 0.12g 11%
Sodium 598mg 335mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 6.446g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.191mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Fats 9.69g 15.08g 8%
Choline 16.4mg 62.9mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 69µg 20µg 5%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.78mg 4%
Selenium 19.9µg 22µg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.47µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.465g 3.927g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 2.038g 2%
Calories 266kcal 226kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.227mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 255mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.46mg 2%
Fructose 1g 0.04g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.12g N/A
Phosphorus 216mg 218mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.592mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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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