Barbecue chicken vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and mashed potato
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, choline, and iron in barbecue chicken is higher than in mashed potato.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily cholesterol needs 42% more than mashed potato.
- Mashed potato has 28 times less selenium than barbecue chicken. Barbecue chicken has 22µg of selenium, while mashed potato has 0.8µg.
- Mashed potato contains less cholesterol.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mashed potato is 87, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +709.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +269.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1860% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +571.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1264.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +434.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12108.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +795.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +150% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +400% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.51g | 1.65g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.8µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 1.08mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 59mg | 23% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 2.82g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.07µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 0.577g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 0.72g | 14% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 13.4mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 89kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 14.65g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 1.342g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 43µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 306mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 286mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.105g | 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 | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | 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
26%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)