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Bratwurst vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and chicken meat

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% higher.
  • Chicken meat contains 10 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while chicken meat contains 82mg.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +503.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-902.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.8%
~equal in Water ~59.45g

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.3µg 99%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.487mg 34%
Sodium 848mg 82mg 33%
Protein 12.2g 27.3g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.063mg 26%
Fats 26.34g 13.6g 20%
Selenium 14.1µg 23.9µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.4mg 15%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.79g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.97g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 5.34g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.03mg 7%
Phosphorus 130mg 182mg 7%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.94mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 239kcal 3%
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg 3%
Iron 1mg 1.26mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.066mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 223mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.