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Bratwurst vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bratwurst and blue cheese?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet blue cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 13 times more vitamin B1 than blue cheese. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of vitamin B1, while blue cheese has 0.029mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less sodium.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Cheese, blue 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +222.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
~equal in Potassium ~256mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.66mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17%
Contains more OtherOther +81.9%
~equal in Fats ~28.74g

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.778g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Blue cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.22µg 60%
Saturated fat 6.08g 18.669g 57%
Calcium 7mg 528mg 52%
Phosphorus 130mg 387mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.029mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.729mg 21%
Protein 12.2g 21.4g 18%
Sodium 848mg 1146mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.016mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.382mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.31mg 9%
Folate 4µg 36µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.8g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg 4%
Fats 26.34g 28.74g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.166mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 353kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.66mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 7.778g 1%
Potassium 283mg 256mg 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 75mg 1%
Selenium 14.1µg 14.5µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 2.34g N/A
Carbs 2g 2.34g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.589g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.