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Bratwurst vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bratwurst and chicken gizzard?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet chicken gizzard is richer in selenium, iron, zinc, and copper.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 97% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 15 times more sodium than chicken gizzard. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while chicken gizzard has 56mg.
  • Chicken gizzard has a lower glycemic index than bratwurst.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered 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 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 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +219%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.5%

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% 0% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.12mg
~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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +882.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-381%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.1%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%

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
43% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1415.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chicken gizzard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 78mg 370mg 97%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.04µg 68%
Selenium 14.1µg 41.1µg 49%
Protein 12.2g 30.39g 36%
Fats 26.34g 2.68g 36%
Sodium 848mg 56mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.026mg 30%
Iron 1mg 3.19mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.67g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.528g 19%
Choline 104.4mg 19%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.42mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.071mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0.161mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.353g 8%
Phosphorus 130mg 189mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 154kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.468mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 3mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 179mg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.074mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.12mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chicken gizzard
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
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 292mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.