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Bratwurst vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper than bratwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 580% higher.
  • Bratwurst has less cholesterol.
  • Chicken liver has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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 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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +799%
Contains more CopperCopper +515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +734.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +803.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +521%
Contains more FolateFolate +14600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +445.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174%
Contains more OtherOther +165.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +540.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

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 liver
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chicken liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 16.58µg 580%
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg 366%
Folate 4µg 588µg 146%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.778mg 120%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 6.233mg 111%
Iron 1mg 8.99mg 100%
Cholesterol 78mg 345mg 89%
Selenium 14.1µg 54.6µg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.853mg 50%
Copper 0.08mg 0.492mg 46%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 9.728mg 41%
Choline 194.4mg 35%
Sodium 848mg 71mg 34%
Fats 26.34g 4.83g 33%
Phosphorus 130mg 297mg 24%
Saturated fat 6.08g 1.563g 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 1.249g 17%
Protein 12.2g 16.92g 9%
Calories 297kcal 119kcal 9%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.255mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.305mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.67mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 230mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.306g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 2g 0.73g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.725mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.332mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.824mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.507mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chicken liver
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
387%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.