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Potato vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and Barbecue sauce

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Barbecue sauce is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 44% more.
  • Potato contains 33 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Barbecue sauce contains 0.6mg.
  • Potato contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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.
Potato
Potato
8
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Selenium +225%

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.
Potato
Potato
7
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin C +3183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Barbecue sauce
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 C +3183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +11100%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
2
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +133.1%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Barbecue sauce
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 Protein +150%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +133.1%
Contains more Other +174.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Starch +4268.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1476.5%
Contains more Glucose +5187.1%
Contains more Fructose +5350%
Potato
95% 2%
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
Barbecue sauce
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 Starch +4268.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1476.5%
Contains more Glucose +5187.1%
Contains more Fructose +5350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 2.05g 0.82g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 17.49g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 77kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 15.29g 0.35g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0.82g 33.24g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0.9g Potato
Calcium 12mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.81mg 0.64mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 20mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 232mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 1027mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.17mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.072mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.126mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 2IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.023mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.597mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.164mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.075mg Potato
Folate 15µg 2µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.045g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Barbecue sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
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)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.