Bratwurst vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are bratwurst and chicken thigh different?
- Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, fats, and vitamin B1; however, chicken thigh is richer in protein, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 98% higher.
- Bratwurst contains 9 times more sodium than chicken thigh. While bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, chicken thigh contains only 95mg.
- Chicken thigh has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).
Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +331.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.33µg | 98% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 95mg | 33% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 28.18g | 32% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 10.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 7.12mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.088mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 2.78g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 20.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.285mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 199mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 3.82g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.46mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 2.43g | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 218kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.79mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D* | 8 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.1g | 13g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 243kcal | 77kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 46g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.6 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131% |
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.8% |
