Barbecue sauce vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barbecue sauce and potatoes
- Barbecue sauce has more vitamin E; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% more.
- Barbecue sauce contains 80 times more vitamin E than potatoes. Barbecue sauce contains 0.8mg of vitamin E, while potatoes contain 0.01mg.
- Potatoes contain less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, barbecue and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.4% |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.9% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
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:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1476.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5187.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5350% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4268.6% |
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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 Sodium |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1027mg | 6mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 19.7mg | 21% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 0.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.298mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 40.77g | 17.49g | 8% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 425mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 15.29g | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 77kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.295mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 1.061mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 2.05g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.81mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.63g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.87g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.24g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)