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Bratwurst vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Ground chicken

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 11 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken contains 75mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.3µg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +141.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +219.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

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% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Ground chicken
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 Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 26.34g 10.92g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 107mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 7mg 8mg Ground chicken
Potassium 283mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 1mg 0.93mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.92mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 234mg Ground chicken
Sodium 848mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.041mg 0.016mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.121mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.51µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 4µg 2µg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.087g Bratwurst
Choline 59mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.11g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 4.879g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.465mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 0.81mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 0.903mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.364mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.464mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.395mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Ground 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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.