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Bratwurst vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bratwurst and wheat Bread?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, yet wheat Bread is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, fiber, and calcium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 111% more.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Bread, wheat, toasted types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +293.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2257.1%
Contains more IronIron +309%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3258.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.9%

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.
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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101%
Contains more FolateFolate +2050%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +516.9%
Contains more WaterWater +133.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2688.5%
~equal in Protein ~12.96g
~equal in Other ~2.77g

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +685.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.72g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.377mg 58%
Iron 1mg 4.09mg 39%
Selenium 14.1µg 33.4µg 35%
Fats 26.34g 4.27g 34%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.989g 23%
Folate 4µg 86µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 6.25mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Carbs 2g 55.77g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 1.019g 17%
Calcium 7mg 165mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.382mg 13%
Copper 0.08mg 0.198mg 13%
Sodium 848mg 601mg 11%
Magnesium 15mg 59mg 10%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.47mg 9%
Phosphorus 130mg 188mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.439mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.456mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.153mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 223mg 2%
Protein 12.2g 12.96g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.72g 1%
Calories 297kcal 313kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.