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Brotwurst vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brotwurst and chicken thigh

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, chicken thigh has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 72% more.
  • Brotwurst has 12 times more sodium than chicken thigh. Brotwurst has 1112mg of sodium, while chicken thigh has 95mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +269.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.6%
~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% 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% 0% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 +169.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%
Contains more OtherOther +251.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

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% 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 +249.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%

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 thigh
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.33µg 72%
Sodium 1112mg 95mg 44%
Saturated fat 9.93g 2.78g 33%
Protein 14.3g 28.18g 28%
Fats 27.8g 10.3g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.285mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 3.82g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.12mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.38mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.088mg 14%
Cholesterol 63mg 102mg 13%
Phosphorus 134mg 199mg 9%
Selenium 17µg 20.5µg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.79mg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 1.46mg 5%
Calories 323kcal 218kcal 5%
Calcium 48mg 13mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.255mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 281mg 259mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 11IU 8IU 0%
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.121mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chicken thigh
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
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 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.