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Barbecue chicken vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between barbecue chicken and fish sandwiches?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, and folate.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 31% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 4 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. Barbecue chicken has 1.78mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches have 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less cholesterol.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5180%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Cholesterol 127mg 35mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 6.257g 28%
Protein 22.51g 10.29g 24%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.15mg 22%
Phosphorus 218mg 116mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.21mg 13%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.49mg 12%
Sodium 335mg 602mg 12%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Folate 8µg 46µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 2.595g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.68µg 9%
Saturated fat 3.927g 1.949g 9%
Carbs 0.12g 26.69g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.07mg 9%
Iron 0.95mg 1.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.14mg 7%
Selenium 22µg 18µg 7%
Choline 62.9mg 28.9mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.37mg 4%
Fats 15.08g 12.45g 4%
Fructose 0.04g 1.47g 2%
Calories 226kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 6µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 255mg 206mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 3.53g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.075mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.08g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.8%
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3575%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.