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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 for 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.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

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.
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%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +720%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +219.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.5%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Bratwurst Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.47µg 92%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.055mg 27%
Sodium 848mg 335mg 22%
Protein 12.2g 22.51g 21%
Fats 26.34g 15.08g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.732mg 16%
Cholesterol 78mg 127mg 16%
Selenium 14.1µg 22µg 14%
Phosphorus 130mg 218mg 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.152mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.927g 10%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.78mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 6.446g 4%
Calories 297kcal 226kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.038g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.005mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0.12g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.191mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 255mg 1%
Iron 1mg 0.95mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.227mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.592mg 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
Bratwurst Barbecue chicken
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
48%
Bratwurst
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
41%
Barbecue chicken

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. 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.