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Bratwurst vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and crouton

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, crouton has more selenium, iron, folate, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 111% higher.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than bratwurst.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Croutons, 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +985.7%
Contains more IronIron +308%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1119.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +299.1%
Contains more WaterWater +930%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3575%
~equal in Protein ~11.9g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Crouton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 14.1µg 37.5µg 43%
Iron 1mg 4.08mg 39%
Folate 4µg 132µg 32%
Fats 26.34g 6.6g 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 2g 73.5g 24%
Saturated fat 6.08g 1.51g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.623mg 20%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.5mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.439mg 15%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.89mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.026mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 3.059g 12%
Copper 0.08mg 0.163mg 9%
Sodium 848mg 698mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 76mg 7%
Calories 297kcal 407kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.272mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.429mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 124mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 31mg 4%
Phosphorus 130mg 115mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.273g 2%
Protein 12.2g 11.9g 1%
Net carbs 2g 68.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.