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Ground chicken vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ground chicken and Bratwurst

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Ground chicken.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 0.538mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
  • Bratwurst has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.3%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.1µg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more FatsFats +141.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +219.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 189kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 23.28g 12.2g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 7mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 283mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.92mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 234mg 130mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 848mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.3µg 14.1µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.213mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 3.11mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.69mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.2mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.087g Bratwurst
Choline 59mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 6.08g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.58g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.107mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.465mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.485mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 0.81mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 0.903mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.364mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.405mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.464mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.395mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.