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Chicken wings vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken wings and bratwurst

  • Chicken wings have more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 101% more than chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings contain 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than bratwurst. While chicken wings contain 5.07g of polyunsaturated fat, bratwurst contains only 1.58g.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken wings is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
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 CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +968%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 +62.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447%
Contains more FatsFats +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +140.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.08g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wings Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.67µg 101%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.38mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 1.58g 23%
Sodium 320mg 848mg 23%
Selenium 25.7µg 14.1µg 21%
Protein 19.87g 12.2g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 3.11mg 13%
Zinc 1.38mg 2.47mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.2mg 8%
Fats 21.81g 26.34g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.213mg 5%
Folate 18µg 4µg 4%
Potassium 138mg 283mg 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Iron 1.29mg 1mg 4%
Carbs 10.94g 2g 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.96g 8g 2%
Saturated fat 5.83g 6.08g 1%
Calories 324kcal 297kcal 1%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.041mg 1%
Phosphorus 121mg 130mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 0g 1%
Calcium 20mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 10.64g 2g N/A
Cholesterol 79mg 78mg 0%
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.795mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.421mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.474mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.499mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.953mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 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 wings 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
25%
Chicken wings
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wings
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.