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Beef Liver vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Liver and Bratwurst different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than Bratwurst in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2830% more than Bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +554%
Contains more CopperCopper +17753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +768.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2543.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6225%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +138.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.5%
Contains more FatsFats +400.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.4%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +611.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 191kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 29.08g 12.2g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 2g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 2g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 7mg Bratwurst
Potassium 352mg 283mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.08mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.47mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 130mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 848mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.041mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 14.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.213mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.69mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.2mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.67µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 4µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Bratwurst
Choline 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 6.08g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.107mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.465mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.485mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.81mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.903mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.364mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.405mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.464mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.395mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1003%
Beef Liver
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.