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Bratwurst vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Amaranth grain

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Bratwurst is 37% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 25 times less Vitamin B1 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.
  • Amaranth grain is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Selenium +156.4%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +1982.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +187.2%
Contains more Selenium +156.4%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +1982.9%

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 B1 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Folate +450%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +1567.1%
Contains more Other +264.9%
Contains more Carbs +834.5%
Contains more Water +32.7%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +1567.1%
Contains more Other +264.9%
Contains more Carbs +834.5%
Contains more Water +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 2g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 12.2g 3.8g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 1.58g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 297kcal 102kcal Bratwurst
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 7mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 15mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 130mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 283mg 135mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 2.47mg 0.86mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.041mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 14.1µg 5.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.015mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.022mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.235mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.113mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.67µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 6.08g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Amaranth grain
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
52%
Bratwurst
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.