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Plum vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plum and Barbecue sauce different?

  • Plum is higher in Vitamin C, however, Barbecue sauce is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Barbecue sauce is 45% higher.
  • Plum contains 16 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. While Plum contains 9.5mg of Vitamin C, Barbecue sauce contains only 0.6mg.
  • Plum has less Sugar.

Plums, raw and Sauce, barbecue 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Plum
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +54%
Contains more Vitamin C +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +54%
Contains more Vitamin C +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +257%
Contains more Other +729.7%
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Water +59.4%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Carbs +257%
Contains more Other +729.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70.7%
Contains more Glucose +223.3%
Contains more Fructose +361.6%
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
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
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70.7%
Contains more Glucose +223.3%
Contains more Fructose +361.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.7g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0.28g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 11.42g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 46kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0g 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 3.07g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 9.92g 33.24g Plum
Fiber 1.4g 0.9g Plum
Calcium 6mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.17mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 7mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 157mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 0mg 1027mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.057mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.052mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 345IU 224IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 11µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 9.5mg 0.6mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.023mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 5µg 2µg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg 1.8µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.045g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.082g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum Barbecue sauce
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
9%
Plum
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1027mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

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

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