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Provolone vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between provolone and barbecue chicken?

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc, yet barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 74% higher.
  • Provolone has 13 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. Provolone has 880IU of vitamin A, while barbecue chicken has 67IU.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

We used Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 +4625%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1683.3%
Contains more OtherOther +435.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 +14.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 16mg 74%
Saturated fat 17.078g 3.927g 60%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.47µg 41%
Phosphorus 496mg 218mg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 5.732mg 35%
Sodium 876mg 335mg 24%
Vitamin A 236µg 20µg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 127mg 19%
Fats 26.62g 15.08g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 22µg 14%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.78mg 13%
Choline 15.4mg 62.9mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.191mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.038g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.152mg 6%
Protein 25.58g 22.51g 6%
Calories 351kcal 226kcal 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.077mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.95mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.055mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 255mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.46mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 6.446g 2%
Magnesium 28mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 2.14g 0.12g 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 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
Provolone 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
32%
Provolone
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.