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Bratwurst vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and crackers

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while crackers have more iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 111% higher.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1614.3%
Contains more IronIron +303%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1097.6%

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.
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.416mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1704.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2965%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.562g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 13.137g 77%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 1mg 4.03mg 38%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Folate 4µg 92µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 2g 61.3g 20%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.491mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.456mg 19%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.49mg 18%
Phosphorus 130mg 248mg 17%
Selenium 14.1µg 6.7µg 13%
Calories 297kcal 510kcal 11%
Protein 12.2g 6.64g 11%
Calcium 7mg 120mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.063mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.352mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.417mg 5%
Sodium 848mg 726mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 118mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 6.553g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.416mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.104mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Saturated fat 6.08g 5.562g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Fats 26.34g 26.43g 0%
Net carbs 2g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.