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Bratwurst vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and candy bar different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11754% higher.
  • Candy bar has less cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than candy bar (51).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Candies, peanut bar 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2931.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3440.6%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2270%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Candy bar
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 Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 153mg 11754%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Copper 0.08mg 0.774mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 10.65g 60%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.243mg 52%
Sodium 848mg 156mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.922mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 130mg 308mg 25%
Magnesium 15mg 110mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.1mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 16.721g 22%
Folate 4µg 75µg 18%
Selenium 14.1µg 4.7µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 2g 47.4g 15%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.94mg 13%
Calories 297kcal 522kcal 11%
Fats 26.34g 33.7g 11%
Calcium 7mg 78mg 7%
Protein 12.2g 15.5g 7%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.678g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.83mg 3%
Net carbs 2g 43.3g N/A
Iron 1mg 0.97mg 0%
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.