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Potato salad vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Barbecue chicken

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Barbecue chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Potato salad.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +1920%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +474.2%
Contains more Selenium +436.6%
Equal in Potassium - 255
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +1920%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +474.2%
Contains more Selenium +436.6%
Equal in Potassium - 255

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +9208.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Protein +739.9%
Contains more Fats +83.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Carbs +9208.3%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Protein +739.9%
Contains more Fats +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0.12g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 8.2g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 11.17g 0.12g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 16mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 52mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 254mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 529mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 0.31mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.118mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.005mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 157IU 67IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 20µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.055mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.152mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 7µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.116mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.202mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.171mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.066mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.172mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.062mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 68mg 127mg Potato salad
Trans Fat 0.078g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 3.927g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 2.038g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Barbecue chicken
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
14%
Potato salad
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.498g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.