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Beetroot vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beetroot and bratwurst

  • Beetroot has more folate; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 111% more.
  • Beetroot contains 27 times more folate than bratwurst. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while bratwurst contains 4µg.
  • Beetroot contains less sodium.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
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 +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +702.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +605.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1914.3%
~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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2625%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +831.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 CarbsCarbs +378%
Contains more WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +657.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15394.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2533.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Fats 0.17g 26.34g 40%
Sodium 78mg 848mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.38mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.027g 6.08g 28%
Folate 109µg 4µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.1µg 24%
Protein 1.61g 12.2g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8g 20%
Zinc 0.35mg 2.47mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 3.11mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.213mg 13%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.041mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 297kcal 13%
Phosphorus 40mg 130mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.69mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.58g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 9.56g 2g 3%
Iron 0.8mg 1mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Potassium 325mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.08mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 2g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.