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Beefsteak vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak and Bratwurst?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Bratwurst. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst has 0.2mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Sodium.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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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 +214.3%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1238.1%
Equal in Water - 56.65
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +119%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1238.1%
Equal in Water - 56.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 26.72g 12.2g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 250kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 130mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 283mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 848mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.47mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 28.8µg 14.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3.11mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.2mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 4µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.107mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.465mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.485mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.81mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 0.903mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.364mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.405mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.464mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.395mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 5.951g 6.08g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.