Roast beef vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between roast beef and barbecue chicken
- Roast beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, barbecue chicken has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roast beef is 65% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 4 times less vitamin B5 than roast beef. Roast beef has 0.566mg of vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken has 0.152mg.
- Barbecue chicken is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +153.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
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 | -66.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +625% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 0.47µg | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 127mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 335mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.191mg | 21% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 15.08g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.95mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 1.78mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 2.038g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 6.446g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 3.927g | 12% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 255mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 22.51g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 62.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 5.732mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
46%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.