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Brotwurst vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brotwurst and chicken meat

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 73% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 14 times more sodium than chicken meat. Brotwurst contains 1112mg of sodium, while chicken meat contains 82mg.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.94mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.27mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1134.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 +149.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.3µg 73%
Sodium 1112mg 82mg 45%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.487mg 32%
Saturated fat 9.93g 3.79g 28%
Protein 14.3g 27.3g 26%
Fats 27.8g 13.6g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 5.34g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.03mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.063mg 16%
Selenium 17µg 23.9µg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Cholesterol 63mg 88mg 8%
Phosphorus 134mg 182mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.168mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Calories 323kcal 239kcal 4%
Calcium 48mg 15mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 1.26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.066mg 2%
Potassium 281mg 223mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.94mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.97g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.27mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1030mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.