Fast food vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and barbecue sauce?
- Fast food is richer than barbecue sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and folate.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- Fast food has 100 times more saturated fat than barbecue sauce. While fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, barbecue sauce has only 0.045g.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Sauce, barbecue types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +378.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1382.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +570% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1461.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1278.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +548.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +840.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +384.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1914.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1806.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5796.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1563.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +6434.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +699.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +524.2% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 1.3µg | 35% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 0.82g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.597mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 1027mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.64mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.023mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.056mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.17mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.045g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 2µg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 0.63g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 14.17g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.082g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.075mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.101g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.126mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 0.35g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.164mg | 7% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 7.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 40.77g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 232mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)