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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +119%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1238.1%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 +27%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.08g

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
Calories 250kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 26.72g 12.2g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 79mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 283mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 4.85mg 2.47mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 130mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 848mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 28.8µg 14.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 4µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 6.08g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.58g Bratwurst
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
48%
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.