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Barbecue chicken vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barbecue chicken and cocktail sauce

  • Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% more.
  • Cocktail sauce contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2860%

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +599%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +471.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~18µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1555.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1336.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23416.7%
Contains more OtherOther +320.5%
~equal in Water ~65.67g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Protein 22.51g 1.36g 42%
Selenium 22µg 2.2µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 0.82mg 31%
Sodium 335mg 983mg 28%
Phosphorus 218mg 30mg 27%
Fats 15.08g 1.05g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.927g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 0g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.047mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0g 14%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.38mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.08mg 9%
Carbs 0.12g 28.22g 9%
Choline 62.9mg 11mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.148mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 124kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.08mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.021mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 309mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.068mg 2%
Iron 0.95mg 0.83mg 2%
Folate 8µg 17µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 26mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 11.83g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 18µg 0%
Trans fat 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 0.04g 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
Barbecue chicken Cocktail sauce
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.