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.
- Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.
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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 57mg | 848mg | 34% |
Iron | 3.11mg | 1mg | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
Protein | 23.9g | 12.2g | 23% |
Saturated fat | 9.72g | 6.08g | 17% |
Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 14.1µg | 16% |
Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.47mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 130mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.69mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.67µg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 8g | 6% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.58g | 4% |
Fats | 24.6g | 26.34g | 3% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 4µg | 1% |
Calories | 324kcal | 297kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 3.11mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
Potassium | 331mg | 283mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.889mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.989mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.163mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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% |
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Fats
~26.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
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% |