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Bratwurst vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bratwurst and béchamel sauce?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet béchamel sauce is higher in calcium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% more.
  • Bratwurst has 12 times more vitamin B3 than béchamel sauce. While bratwurst has 3.11mg of vitamin B3, béchamel sauce has only 0.261mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in béchamel sauce is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sauce, homemade, white, thin 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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +376.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +515.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +327.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1091.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.6%
Contains more FatsFats +291.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.586g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.3µg 99%
Fats 26.34g 6.73g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.055mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 8mg 23%
Sodium 848mg 328mg 23%
Selenium 14.1µg 3.3µg 20%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.42mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.152g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.261mg 18%
Protein 12.2g 3.77g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.67g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.041mg 12%
Calcium 7mg 126mg 12%
Calories 297kcal 105kcal 10%
Iron 1mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.013mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.339mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 101mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 163mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.184mg 2%
Carbs 2g 7.4g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 7.3g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.586g 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.