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Chicken liver vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Bratwurst different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper than Bratwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 580% higher.
  • Bratwurst has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +799%
Contains more CopperCopper +515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +287.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +734.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +803.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +521%
Contains more FolateFolate +14600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more FatsFats +445.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174%
Contains more OtherOther +165.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
39% 51% 10%
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 -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +540.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 119kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 16.92g 12.2g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.73g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 345mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 8.99mg 1mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.08mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 2.47mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 130mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 848mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.041mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 14.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.213mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 3.11mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.69mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.67µg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 4µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Bratwurst
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 6.08g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.107mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.465mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.485mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg 0.81mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 0.903mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg 0.364mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.405mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.464mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.395mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Bratwurst
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
354%
Chicken liver
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.