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Brotwurst vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brotwurst and ground chicken different?

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while ground chicken is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than ground chicken.
  • Brotwurst contains 15 times more sodium than ground chicken. Brotwurst contains 1112mg of sodium, while ground chicken contains 75mg.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types were 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% 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.92mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +302%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
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 +154.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +311.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

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% 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 +173.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Ground chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.51µg 64%
Sodium 1112mg 75mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.538mg 31%
Saturated fat 9.93g 3.11g 31%
Fats 27.8g 10.92g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.327mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.107mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 4.879g 21%
Protein 14.3g 23.28g 18%
Cholesterol 63mg 107mg 15%
Phosphorus 134mg 234mg 14%
Potassium 281mg 677mg 12%
Choline 59mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.121mg 11%
Calories 323kcal 189kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.302mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.08g 5%
Selenium 17µg 14.3µg 5%
Calcium 48mg 8mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.92mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Iron 1.03mg 0.93mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.016mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.39mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.