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Pork vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork and barbecue chicken

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B2 in pork is higher than in barbecue chicken.
  • Pork covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 68% more than barbecue chicken.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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.
Pork
8
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1494.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~15.08g
~equal in Water ~61.41g
~equal in Other ~0.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
0
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.446g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.055mg 69%
Selenium 45.3µg 22µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.191mg 21%
Cholesterol 80mg 127mg 16%
Sodium 62mg 335mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.152mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.47µg 10%
Protein 27.32g 22.51g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Choline 93.9mg 62.9mg 6%
Saturated fat 5.23g 3.927g 6%
Zinc 2.39mg 1.78mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.038g 6%
Potassium 423mg 255mg 5%
Phosphorus 246mg 218mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 5.732mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Fats 13.92g 15.08g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 6.446g 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Calories 242kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg 1%
Iron 0.87mg 0.95mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.073mg 0.077mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.