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Bratwurst vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and beef tenderloin

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, while beef tenderloin has more iron, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 34% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of vitamin B1, while beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef tenderloin is lower.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +211%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.4%

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%
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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.46µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
~equal in Fats ~24.6g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.4%

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 tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bratwurst Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Sodium 848mg 57mg 34%
Iron 1mg 3.11mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.09mg 24%
Protein 12.2g 23.9g 23%
Saturated fat 6.08g 9.72g 17%
Choline 91mg 17%
Selenium 14.1µg 22.9µg 16%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.03mg 14%
Phosphorus 130mg 203mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.25mg 9%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.46µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 10.27g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.26mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.25mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1g 4%
Fats 26.34g 24.6g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg 2%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Calories 297kcal 324kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.014mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 331mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.