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Meatball vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Bratwurst

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Folate, however, Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 70% higher.
  • Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +587.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Selenium - 14.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +587.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Selenium - 14.1

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.11
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.11
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Carbs +303%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Equal in Water - 56.65
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +18%
Contains more Carbs +303%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Equal in Water - 56.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 2g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 12.2g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 8.06g 2g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Bratwurst
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 7mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 130mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 283mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 848mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.041mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 14.1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.69mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 4µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg 78mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 7.627g 6.08g Bratwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 8g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.58g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.