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Barbecue chicken vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and french fries different?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc; however, french fries are richer in fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
  • French fries have less cholesterol.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than french fries (70).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties 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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +256%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4840%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +556.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.969g

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 French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken French fries DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg 42%
Selenium 22µg 0.9µg 38%
Protein 22.51g 3.43g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 5.398g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.004mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.372mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.039mg 14%
Carbs 0.12g 41.44g 14%
Phosphorus 218mg 125mg 13%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.5mg 12%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.247mg 11%
Potassium 255mg 579mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.17mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.58mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.67mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.927g 2.336g 7%
Folate 8µg 30µg 6%
Sodium 335mg 210mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Choline 62.9mg 36.8mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 312kcal 4%
Magnesium 21mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.95mg 0.81mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 5.969g 1%
Fats 15.08g 14.73g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 37.64g N/A
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.06g 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-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.