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Bratwurst vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Chicken breast

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 96% more than Chicken breast.
  • Chicken breast contains 11 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast contains 79mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
4
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6
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Zinc +128.7%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.8%
Equal in Potassium - 276
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Zinc +128.7%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.8%
Equal in Potassium - 276

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
7
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Equal in Folate - 4
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +459.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.2%
Contains more Other +148.7%
Contains more Protein +174.1%
Equal in Water - 60.21
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +459.2%
Contains more Carbs +292.2%
Contains more Other +148.7%
Contains more Protein +174.1%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.51g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 26.34g 4.71g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.51g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 187kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 130mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 283mg 276mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 2.47mg 1.08mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.054mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.079mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.125mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.37µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.465mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 0.81mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 0.903mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.364mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.464mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.395mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 78mg 91mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 1.72g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.07g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chicken breast
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
52%
Bratwurst
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.