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Barbecue sauce vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Barbecue sauce and Chicken sandwich

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron than Barbecue sauce.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 45% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, barbecue and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 +75.8%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +1430.8%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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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Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.7%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.7%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +1885.4%
Contains more Fats +1676.2%
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +1885.4%
Contains more Fats +1676.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5364.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3045.5%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5364.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3045.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +133%
Contains more Glucose +1974.7%
Contains more Fructose +1360.8%
Contains more Starch +4614.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
8% 49% 42%
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +133%
Contains more Glucose +1974.7%
Contains more Fructose +1360.8%
Contains more Starch +4614.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 19.49g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.63g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 40.77g 20.89g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 0.35g 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 14.17g 0.97g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 0.9g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 33mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.64mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 20mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 232mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 1027mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.17mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.072mg 0.067mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 1.3µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 224IU 32IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 2µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Barbecue sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 2.123g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Barbecue sauce Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Barbecue sauce
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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