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Barbecue chicken vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Potato

  • Barbecue chicken has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Potato has more Vitamin C.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need of Cholesterol 42% more than Potato.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.5%
Contains more Zinc +493.3%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.5%
Contains more Zinc +493.3%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +998%
Contains more Fats +16655.6%
Contains more Carbs +14475%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +998%
Contains more Fats +16655.6%
Contains more Carbs +14475%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4752.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4752.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +550%
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +325%
Contains more Glucose +675%
Contains more Fructose +550%

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 Potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 15.39g Potato
Protein 22.51g 2.05g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 0.09g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 17.49g Potato
Calories 226kcal 77kcal Barbecue chicken
Starch 0g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.04g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.12g 0.82g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 16mg 12mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.81mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 218mg 57mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 335mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.78mg 0.3mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.005mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 22µg 0.4µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 2IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.032mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 1.061mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 8µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.021mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.067mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.066mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.098mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.107mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.032mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.081mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.103mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.035mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 3.927g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 0.002g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.042g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Barbecue chicken
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.902g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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