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Cocktail sauce vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cocktail sauce and barbecue chicken

  • Cocktail sauce has more vitamin C; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% more.
  • Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2860%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +599%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +471.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23416.7%
Contains more OtherOther +320.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1555.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1336.2%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 1.36g 22.51g 42%
Selenium 2.2µg 22µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 5.732mg 31%
Sodium 983mg 335mg 28%
Phosphorus 30mg 218mg 27%
Fats 1.05g 15.08g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.446g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.227mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.038g 14%
Zinc 0.38mg 1.78mg 13%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.191mg 9%
Carbs 28.22g 0.12g 9%
Choline 11mg 62.9mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.148mg 0.005mg 6%
Calories 124kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.46mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.055mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 255mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.152mg 2%
Iron 0.83mg 0.95mg 2%
Folate 17µg 8µg 2%
Calcium 26mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 11.83g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin A 18µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocktail sauce Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Cocktail sauce
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.