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Bratwurst vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and chocolate

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 105% higher.
  • Chocolate has 35 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +873.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.5%
Contains more IronIron +702%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3361%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1060.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more WaterWater +5740.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2958.5%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 1.028mg 105%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.23µg 102%
Iron 1mg 8.02mg 88%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.419mg 60%
Saturated fat 6.08g 18.519g 57%
Sodium 848mg 24mg 36%
Magnesium 15mg 146mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.025mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 8mg 23%
Carbs 2g 61.17g 20%
Selenium 14.1µg 3µg 20%
Protein 12.2g 4.88g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.725mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.05mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.042mg 12%
Calories 297kcal 546kcal 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Phosphorus 130mg 206mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.297mg 8%
Fats 26.34g 31.28g 8%
Potassium 283mg 559mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Calcium 7mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.01mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 9.54g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.092g 3%
Folate 4µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.439g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.