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Beef vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef and bratwurst different?

  • Beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 64% higher.
  • Beef contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than bratwurst. While beef contains 0.669mg of vitamin B6, bratwurst contains only 0.2mg.
  • Beef has less saturated fat.
  • Beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties 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.
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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.
Beef
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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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +125.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more FatsFats +302.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1305%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2.67µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.2mg 36%
Sodium 54mg 848mg 35%
Protein 27.55g 12.2g 31%
Fats 6.54g 26.34g 30%
Iron 3.04mg 1mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.38mg 26%
Selenium 25.4µg 14.1µg 21%
Phosphorus 259mg 130mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 3.11mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.595g 6.08g 16%
Choline 75.6mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.213mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 8g 13%
Zinc 3.7mg 2.47mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.58g 7%
Calories 169kcal 297kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.08mg 2%
Potassium 352mg 283mg 2%
Cholesterol 85mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.