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Bratwurst vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Ground chicken

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 11 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken contains 75mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Selenium - 14.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +139.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Selenium - 14.3

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 B1 +214%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +219.3%
Contains more Protein +90.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +219.3%
Contains more Protein +90.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Ground chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 26.34g 10.92g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 8mg Ground chicken
Iron 1mg 0.93mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 283mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 848mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 2.47mg 1.92mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.016mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.121mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 4µg 2µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.51µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.465mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 0.81mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 0.903mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.364mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.464mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.395mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 78mg 107mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.087g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 4.879g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Ground 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
52%
Bratwurst
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.