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Bratwurst vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and cheeseburgers

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, while cheeseburgers have more iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 2 times less cholesterol than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 78mg of cholesterol, while cheeseburgers contain 43mg.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +171%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +670.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more FolateFolate +1650%
~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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.9%
Contains more WaterWater +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1301.5%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.473g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.76µg 80%
Iron 1mg 2.71mg 21%
Fats 26.34g 14.72g 18%
Folate 4µg 70µg 17%
Sodium 848mg 515mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.217mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.363mg 12%
Cholesterol 78mg 43mg 12%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.316mg 12%
Calcium 7mg 119mg 11%
Selenium 14.1µg 19.6µg 10%
Carbs 2g 28.03g 9%
Protein 12.2g 16.51g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.293mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 5.413g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Phosphorus 130mg 161mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 196mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.545mg 3%
Saturated fat 6.08g 6.473g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.228mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.658g 1%
Calories 297kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.47mg 2.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.