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Bratwurst vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and beer

  • Beer has less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than beer.
  • The glycemic index of beer is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +948.1%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +24600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1582.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13250%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
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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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2552.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Beer Opinion
Calories 297kcal 43kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 0.46g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 0g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 3.55g Beer
Carbs 2g 3.55g Beer
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Beer
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 4mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 27mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 0.02mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.005mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 0.01mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 14mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 4mg Beer
Manganese 0.041mg 0.008mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.005mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.513mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.046mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.02µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 6µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg Beer
Saturated Fat 6.08g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg 0mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg 0mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg 0mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.