Bratwurst vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bratwurst and corned beef different?
- Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, corned beef is richer in selenium, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 43% higher.
- Bratwurst contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than corned beef. While bratwurst contains 0.38mg of vitamin B1, corned beef contains only 0.026mg.
- Bratwurst has less sodium.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).
Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
~equal in
Water
~59.79g
~equal in
Other
~2.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.34g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 1.63µg | 43% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 32.8µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.026mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 4.58mg | 19% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 12.2g | 18.17g | 12% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 18.98g | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.86mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.67g | 6% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 973mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.42mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 145mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 9.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 251kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 6.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 3.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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