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Beefsteak vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beefsteak and Brotwurst different?

  • Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Brotwurst is 46% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. While Beefsteak contains 0.527mg of Vitamin B5, Brotwurst contains only 0.06mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
~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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +778.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more FatsFats +84%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1623.8%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 250kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 26.72g 14.3g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 79mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 340mg 281mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.03mg Beefsteak
Sugar 0g 2.98g Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Zinc 4.85mg 2.1mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 134mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 1112mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.27mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 28.8µg 17µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3.3mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.13mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 5µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.93g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.13mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.6mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.61mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.08mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.14mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.37mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.54mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.68mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.44mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.