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Bratwurst vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Brisket different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brisket covers your daily need of Zinc 38% more than Bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst contains 18 times more Sodium than Brisket. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Brisket contains 48mg.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +170.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +92.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +170.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +92.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +903.6%
Contains more Protein +136.2%
Equal in Water - 52.48
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +903.6%
Contains more Protein +136.2%
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 26.34g 18.42g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 289kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 1mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 130mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 283mg 232mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.47mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.041mg 0.01mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.059mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.171mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.568mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 4µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.12µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.465mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 0.81mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 0.903mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.364mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.464mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.395mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 78mg 106mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.305g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 7.934g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.681g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.