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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 for 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 breast has a lower glycemic index (0) than bockwurst (28).

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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 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% 5% 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 +114.3%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.2µg 57%
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 5.616mg 57%
Tryptophan 0.39mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 1.29g 10.256g 41%
Protein 33.44g 14.03g 39%
Fats 4.71g 25.87g 33%
Sodium 79mg 756mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 1.72g 13.138g 29%
Selenium 26.2µg 11.3µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.86µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.378mg 20%
Phosphorus 246mg 169mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.193mg 10%
Choline 95.9mg 46.4mg 9%
Zinc 1.08mg 2.07mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 2.328g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.233mg 8%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.171mg 7%
Calories 187kcal 301kcal 6%
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.891mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 41mg 3%
Folate 4µg 17µg 3%
Carbs 0.51g 2.95g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 15µg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Cholesterol 91mg 93mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.51g 1.95g N/A
Potassium 276mg 270mg 0%
Iron 1.14mg 1.15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 1.412mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.836mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.925mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.659mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 1.037mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
53%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.