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Pork belly vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork belly and Barbecue chicken?

  • Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Barbecue chicken is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 77% higher.
  • Pork belly has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Barbecue chicken. Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Barbecue chicken has 0.055mg.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
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 less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%

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% 0.6% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +570%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 +251.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67.1%
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 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 +283.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 518kcal 226kcal Pork belly
Protein 9.34g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 53.01g 15.08g Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 72mg 127mg Pork belly
Magnesium 4mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 5mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 185mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.52mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Pork belly
Copper 0.052mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.02mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 108mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 32mg 335mg Pork belly
Vitamin A 10IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.006mg 0.005mg Pork belly
Selenium 8µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.055mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.227mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.152mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.47µg Pork belly
Folate 1µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Pork belly
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 19.33g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 6.446g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 2.038g Pork belly
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly 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
31%
Pork belly
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.