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Bratwurst vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bratwurst and cereal

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese in cereal is higher than in bratwurst.
  • Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 492% more than bratwurst.
  • Cereal has 23 times less saturated fat than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 6.08g of saturated fat, while cereal has 0.26g.
  • Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +3306%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1826.8%
~equal in Sodium ~795mg

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%
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1716.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2893%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2338.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1398.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4242.5%

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
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3821.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 6.288mg 492%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 5.986mg 445%
Iron 1mg 34.06mg 413%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 3.87mg 281%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 29.62mg 166%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 111%
Vitamin A 0µg 814µg 90%
Zinc 2.47mg 7.6mg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg 43%
Fats 26.34g 1.08g 39%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.79mg 33%
Carbs 2g 86.85g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.26g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.204g 19%
Selenium 14.1µg 6.3µg 14%
Protein 12.2g 6.06g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.226mg 9%
Phosphorus 130mg 77mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.354g 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.137mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 283mg 105mg 5%
Calories 297kcal 378kcal 4%
Sodium 848mg 795mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 85.45g N/A
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 10.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.