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Sweet and sour vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sweet and sour and barbecue chicken

  • Sweet and sour is higher in manganese; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and choline.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 42% higher.
  • Sweet and sour has 152 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. While sweet and sour has 0.761mg of manganese, barbecue chicken has only 0.005mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than sweet and sour (70).

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.6%
Contains more IronIron +352.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1877.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3014.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Sodium ~335mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1094.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2520.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 CarbsCarbs +31750%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8237%
Contains more FatsFats +75300%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 0.27g 22.51g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 0.4µg 22µg 39%
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 5.732mg 35%
Manganese 0.761mg 0.005mg 33%
Phosphorus 7mg 218mg 30%
Fats 0.02g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.927g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.227mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.446g 16%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.78mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.038g 14%
Carbs 38.22g 0.12g 13%
Choline 2.4mg 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.191mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.21mg 0.95mg 9%
Potassium 99mg 255mg 5%
Calories 150kcal 226kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Sodium 371mg 335mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.152mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 38.12g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 18.75g 0.12g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Folate 8µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour Barbecue chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Sweet and sour
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.