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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +7100%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +7100%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 218

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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Contains more Vitamin A +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +434.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27675%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Protein +97.6%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +42.3%
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 Carbs +27675%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Protein +97.6%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +42.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +1850%
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +1850%
Contains more Fructose +2400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 0.12g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 9.69g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 33.33g 0.12g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 226kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g 0g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.04g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 16mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.95mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 172mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 598mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.34mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.005mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 358IU 67IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 20µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.46mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.055mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 93µg 8µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.41mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.139mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.77mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.264mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.72mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.355mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 17mg 127mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.078g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
25%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.