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Bratwurst vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bratwurst and Barbecue chicken

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Bratwurst contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Barbecue chicken. While Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, Barbecue chicken contains only 0.055mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Barbecue chicken is lower.

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

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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 Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Iron - 0.95
Equal in Potassium - 255
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191
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 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Carbs +1566.7%
Contains more Other +219.3%
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Equal in Water - 61.41
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% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Carbs +1566.7%
Contains more Other +219.3%
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Equal in Water - 61.41

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.12g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 26.34g 15.08g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.12g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 226kcal Bratwurst
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1mg 0.95mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 130mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 283mg 255mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 2.47mg 1.78mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.005mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.055mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.152mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.191mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.47µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.465mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.81mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.903mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.364mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.464mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.395mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 78mg 127mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.078g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 6.446g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Barbecue 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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 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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.