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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 for 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.
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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg

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% 6.7% 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% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +102.8%
Contains more FatsFats +83.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

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% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.18µg 30%
Saturated fat 3.927g 10.21g 29%
Sodium 335mg 930mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.342mg 24%
Protein 22.51g 11.1g 23%
Cholesterol 127mg 60mg 22%
Fats 15.08g 27.7g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.734mg 19%
Phosphorus 218mg 98mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 12.81g 16%
Selenium 22µg 13.5µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.14mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 2.92g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Calories 226kcal 307kcal 4%
Iron 0.95mg 0.66mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.32mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg 2%
Potassium 255mg 199mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.17mg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 3.2g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.57mg 1%
Choline 62.9mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 11mg 1%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg 1%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.66mg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 3.2g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.314mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Knackwurst
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
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.