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Barbecue chicken vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue chicken and Knackwurst different?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Knackwurst is 31% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Knackwurst. While Barbecue chicken contains 218mg of Phosphorus, Knackwurst contains only 98mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef are the varieties used 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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +2566.7%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Equal in Water - 55.3
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Fats +83.7%
Contains more Carbs +2566.7%
Contains more Other +206.8%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 22.51g 11.1g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.12g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 226kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Knackwurst
Calcium 16mg 11mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.66mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 98mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 199mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 930mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.66mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 22µg 13.5µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.14mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.734mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.17mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 8µg 2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.432mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.639mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.874mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.01mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.276mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.501mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.639mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.314mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.078g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 3.927g 10.21g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.92g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Knackwurst
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.283g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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