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Chicken breast vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken breast and Brotwurst different?

  • Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken breast covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 72% more than Brotwurst.
  • Chicken breast contains 17 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. Chicken breast contains 1.04mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
5
:
5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Potassium - 281
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Equal in Potassium - 281

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
6
:
5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.1%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +133.8%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Other +220.4%
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Brotwurst
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
Contains more Protein +133.8%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +490.2%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Other +220.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
1
:
2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%

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 Brotwurst
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 Chicken breast Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 33.44g 14.3g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0.51g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 187kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.14mg 1.03mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 134mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 281mg Brotwurst
Sodium 79mg 1112mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.054mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 26.2µg 17µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.27mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 3.3mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.06mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.13mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.13mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.6mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.61mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.08mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.37mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.54mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.68mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.44mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 63mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 1.29g 9.93g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 2.83g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Chicken breast
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1033mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.