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Barbecue sauce vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue sauce and French fries different?

  • French fries are higher than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin K.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 36% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

Sauce, barbecue and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +96%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +96%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +522.2%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +522.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Protein +318.3%
Contains more Fats +2238.1%
Equal in Carbs - 41.44
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +65.9%
Contains more Protein +318.3%
Contains more Fats +2238.1%
Equal in Carbs - 41.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5244.6%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7179.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5244.6%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce French fries Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 37.64g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.63g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 40.77g 41.44g French fries
Calories 172kcal 312kcal French fries
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0.9g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 33mg 18mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.64mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 13mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 20mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 232mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 1027mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.17mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.072mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.126mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.039mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 2µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 1.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 2.336g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.