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Barbecue chicken vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barbecue chicken and Bratwurst

  • Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Bratwurst. While Barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of Vitamin B3, Bratwurst contains only 3.11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bratwurst is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +720%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.5%
Contains more FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +219.3%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.1%

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 Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 226kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 22.51g 12.2g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0.12g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.12g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 127mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 7mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 0.95mg 1mg Bratwurst
Sugar 0.12g 0g Bratwurst
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.78mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 218mg 130mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 848mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 22µg 14.1µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.213mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.11mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 8µg 4µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Bratwurst
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 6.08g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 1.58g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.107mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.465mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.485mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 0.81mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 0.903mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.364mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.405mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.464mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.395mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
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
Barbecue chicken Bratwurst
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.