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Beef tenderloin vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef tenderloin and Bratwurst

  • Beef tenderloin has more Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times less Iron than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, while Bratwurst contains 1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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 +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +211%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +95.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
~equal in Fats ~26.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 324kcal 297kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 12.2g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 85mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 7mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 283mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.47mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 130mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 848mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 22.9µg 14.1µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.213mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.2mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 8µg 4µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 8g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.107mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.465mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.485mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.81mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.903mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.364mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.405mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.464mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.395mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.