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Bratwurst vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Chicken thigh different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 98% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 9 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh contains only 95mg.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.4%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +155.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.5%
Contains more OtherOther +172.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%

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 thigh
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 297kcal 218kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 26.34g 10.3g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 1.18g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.18g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 102mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 7mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 283mg 259mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.47mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 130mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 848mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.041mg 0.027mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.088mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.33µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 3.82g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.465mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 0.81mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.903mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.364mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.464mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.395mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chicken thigh
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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.