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Bratwurst vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Roast beef

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 28% more than Roast beef.
  • Roast beef contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 6.08g of Saturated Fat, while Roast beef contains 1.318g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
7
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Equal in Sodium - 853
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Equal in Selenium - 14.7
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Roast beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Equal in Sodium - 853
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Equal in Selenium - 14.7

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
7
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Vitamin B1 +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Bratwurst
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%
Roast beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
3
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Fats +613.8%
Contains more Carbs +212.5%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Roast beef
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +613.8%
Contains more Carbs +212.5%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
1
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Roast beef
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.64g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 26.34g 3.69g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.64g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 115kcal Bratwurst
Sugar 0g 0.29g Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 5mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 130mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 283mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 848mg 853mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.08mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.041mg 0.015mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 14.7µg Roast beef
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.043mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.566mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 4µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.04µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 1.521g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.27g Bratwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.