Barbecue chicken vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue chicken and sweet potato different?
- Barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 282% more than barbecue chicken.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than barbecue chicken (10).
Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types were 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +493.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +363.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3566.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5060% |
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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +272.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +929.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +411.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3445% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 709µg | 77% |
| Protein | 22.51g | 1.57g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 0.557mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 47mg | 24% |
| Fats | 15.08g | 0.05g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.927g | 0.018g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.446g | 0.001g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.78mg | 0.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.061mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.8mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.014g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 55mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.258mg | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 12.3mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 86kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 20.12g | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 12.65g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0g | 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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1333.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30060% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16666.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +644500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14457.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1650% |
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