Potato chips vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and barbecue chicken
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% more.
- Barbecue chicken contains less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +219% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +297.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1880.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +221.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3132.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +497.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 2.038g | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.46mg | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.191mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 3.927g | 32% |
| Protein | 7g | 22.51g | 31% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 15.08g | 30% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 255mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 22µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.077mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.592mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.005mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 0.12g | 18% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 226kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 335mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 5.732mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.95mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 218mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 6.446g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.78mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
56%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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