Barbecue chicken vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barbecue chicken and potato salad
- Barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Barbecue chicken covers your daily selenium needs 33% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of potato salad is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +46.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +474.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +319.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +436.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1920% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +544% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Protein | 22.51g | 2.68g | 40% |
Selenium | 22µg | 4.1µg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 0.89mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 218mg | 52mg | 24% |
Cholesterol | 127mg | 68mg | 20% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.31mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 3.927g | 1.429g | 11% |
Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 3.737g | 11% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
Fats | 15.08g | 8.2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 2.48g | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.534mg | 8% |
Sodium | 335mg | 529mg | 8% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
Copper | 0.077mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
Calories | 226kcal | 143kcal | 4% |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.95mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
Carbs | 0.12g | 11.17g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 32µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.12g | 9.87g | N/A |
Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
Potassium | 255mg | 254mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.935mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +739.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +83.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9208.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +121.6% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.4% |