Steak vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Steak and Barbecue chicken different?
- Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 72% more than Barbecue chicken.
- Steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Barbecue chicken. Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, while Barbecue chicken contains 1.78mg.
- Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used in this article.
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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 | +152.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63% |
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Protein
~22.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
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 | +42.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 15.08g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 127mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.95mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.78mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 335mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 62.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 3.927g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.592mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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