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Bratwurst vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bratwurst and carrots?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet carrots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
  • Carrots contain less cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index than carrots.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Carrots, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +929.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.8%

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%
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~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
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1211.8%
Contains more FatsFats +10875%
Contains more OtherOther +192.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57042.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1250.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Vitamin A 0µg 835µg 93%
Fats 26.34g 0.24g 40%
Sodium 848mg 69mg 34%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.037g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.066mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.1µg 25%
Protein 12.2g 0.93g 23%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.24mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.014g 20%
Phosphorus 130mg 35mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.983mg 13%
Calories 297kcal 41kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.058mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.117g 10%
Iron 1mg 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.273mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.138mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.045mg 4%
Folate 4µg 19µg 4%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.143mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 33mg 3%
Carbs 2g 9.58g 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Potassium 283mg 320mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.