Shortbread vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortbread and barbecue chicken
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while barbecue chicken has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 42% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 79 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. While shortbread contains 0.393mg of manganese, barbecue chicken contains only 0.005mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 IronIron | +213.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7760% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +263.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +430.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +541.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +6888.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats | +73.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53050% |
Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1605.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~6.446g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +52375% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +800% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +650% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 2.038g | 42% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
Protein | 5.37g | 22.51g | 34% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 22µg | 29% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 0.95mg | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.055mg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 218mg | 22% |
Carbs | 63.78g | 0.12g | 21% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 3.927g | 19% |
Folate | 81µg | 8µg | 18% |
Fats | 26.22g | 15.08g | 17% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.005mg | 17% |
Starch | 40.47g | 0g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 5.732mg | 15% |
Calories | 514kcal | 226kcal | 14% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.46mg | 13% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.78mg | 12% |
Choline | 0.9mg | 62.9mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.191mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.227mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
Potassium | 88mg | 255mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 6.446g | 1% |
Sodium | 353mg | 335mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | 0.12g | N/A |
Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 21.65g | 0.12g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 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 | 0.3g | 0.04g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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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