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Bratwurst vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and beef different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B1; however, beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 64% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 16 times more sodium than beef. While bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, beef contains only 54mg.
  • Beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +204%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Beef
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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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +302.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1305%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 4.21µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.669mg 36%
Sodium 848mg 54mg 35%
Protein 12.2g 27.55g 31%
Fats 26.34g 6.54g 30%
Iron 1mg 3.04mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.074mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Phosphorus 130mg 259mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.76mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.595g 16%
Choline 75.6mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.4mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.734g 13%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.7mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.532g 7%
Calories 297kcal 169kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.481mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.097mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 352mg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.359mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.833mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 3.178mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.871mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.299mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.603mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 1.244mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Beef
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
48%
Bratwurst
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.