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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% 9% 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% 4.2% 0% 6% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 323kcal 218kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 27.8g 10.3g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 1.18g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 1.18g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 102mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 8IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 48mg 13mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 259mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Sugar 2.98g Chicken thigh
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.1mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 134mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 1112mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.027mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.088mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.33µg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 9.93g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 3.82g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.43g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.6mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.08mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.14mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.37mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.68mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.44mg 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
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
34%
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.