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Brisket vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brisket and Bratwurst different?

  • Brisket is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Brisket covers your daily need of Zinc 38% more than Bratwurst.
  • Brisket contains 2 times more Iron than Bratwurst. Brisket contains 2.43mg of Iron, while Bratwurst contains 1mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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.
Brisket
Brisket
5
:
4
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%
Brisket
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
1
:
4
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Protein +136.2%
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +903.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
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
Contains more Protein +136.2%
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +903.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
0
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.