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Barbecue chicken vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Brotwurst?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 2 times more Cholesterol than Brotwurst. Barbecue chicken has 127mg of Cholesterol, while Brotwurst has 63mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link types in this comparison.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +336.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +311.4%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 226kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 22.51g 14.3g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0.12g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0.12g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 127mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 255mg 281mg Brotwurst
Iron 0.95mg 1.03mg Brotwurst
Sugar 0.12g 2.98g Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Zinc 1.78mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 218mg 134mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 1112mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.27mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.005mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 22µg 17µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.3mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.06mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.13mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Folate 8µg 5µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Brotwurst
Choline 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 9.93g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.13mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.6mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.61mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg 1.08mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg 1.14mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.37mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.54mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg 0.68mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg 0.44mg 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 Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.003g)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.