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Bratwurst vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and chuck steak

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1; however, chuck steak is richer in zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 56% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 12 times more sodium than chuck steak. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while chuck steak contains 71mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +145%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.752mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1656.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chuck steak DV% diff.
Zinc 2.47mg 8.68mg 56%
Sodium 848mg 71mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.066mg 26%
Protein 12.2g 24.98g 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 27.5µg 24%
Iron 1mg 2.45mg 18%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 3.03µg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.373mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.08g 8.66g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.663mg 10%
Fats 26.34g 19.64g 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 193mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.81g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 9.457g 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.191mg 2%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 297kcal 277kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.752mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Potassium 283mg 325mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.