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Chicken breast vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken breast and Bockwurst different?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken breast is 57% higher.
  • Chicken breast contains 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. While Chicken breast contains 26.2µg of Selenium, Bockwurst contains only 11.3µg.
  • Chicken breast has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw are the varieties 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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.3%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg

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% 1.4% 8.4% 3% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1013%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.3%
Contains more FatsFats +449.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +478.4%
Contains more OtherOther +137.2%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +663.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chicken breast Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 187kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 33.44g 14.03g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0.51g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0.51g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 91mg 93mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 26mg Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 276mg 270mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Chicken breast
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.08mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 246mg 169mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 756mg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 7µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.38mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chicken breast
Manganese 0.021mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 26.2µg 11.3µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 5.616mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.891mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.378mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 4µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 95.9mg 46.4mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 10.256g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.39mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.412mg 0.613mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.677mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.107mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.166mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.333mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.556mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.767mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.513mg Chicken breast
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken breast Bockwurst
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
50%
Chicken breast
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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