Barbecue sauce vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barbecue sauce and cheese different?
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than barbecue sauce.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 94% higher.
- Barbecue sauce contains 2 times more sodium than cheese. While barbecue sauce contains 1027mg of sodium, cheese contains only 653mg.
Sauce, barbecue and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +205.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +357.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2051.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2041.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2175% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2092.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +911.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +664.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +132.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1219.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +47.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2689% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5187.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11175.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1306.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6203.8% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 0.045g | 18.867g | 86% |
Calcium | 33mg | 710mg | 68% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 455mg | 62% |
Fats | 0.63g | 33.31g | 50% |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 28.5µg | 49% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
Protein | 0.82g | 22.87g | 44% |
Vitamin A | 11µg | 330µg | 35% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 3.64mg | 32% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.428mg | 29% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 9.246g | 23% |
Fructose | 14.17g | 0g | 18% |
Sodium | 1027mg | 653mg | 16% |
Carbs | 40.77g | 3.09g | 13% |
Calories | 172kcal | 404kcal | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 1.421g | 9% |
Iron | 0.64mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
Folate | 2µg | 27µg | 6% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
Potassium | 232mg | 76mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Choline | 7.1mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 39.87g | 3.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.24g | 0.48g | N/A |
Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.917g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 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
7%

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

79%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $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.