Chicken breast vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken breast and bratwurst
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 96% more than chicken breast.
- Bratwurst contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while bratwurst contains 3.11mg.
- Chicken breast has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +621.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +459.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +292.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.7% |
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Water
~56.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +365.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 2.67µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 3.11mg | 73% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 12.2g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 26.34g | 33% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 848mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.38mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 14.1µg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 6.08g | 22% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 130mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 8g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.47mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.69mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 297kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.58g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 2g | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 283mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.395mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.