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Bratwurst vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bratwurst and danish pastry?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet danish pastry is higher in folate, manganese, iron, and selenium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% more.
  • Bratwurst has 5 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. While bratwurst has 0.2mg of vitamin B6, danish pastry has only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in danish pastry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Danish pastry, cheese types 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.
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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +756.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +80.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1760%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.2µg 103%
Sodium 848mg 417mg 19%
Cholesterol 78mg 23mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.19mg 16%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.7mg 16%
Folate 4µg 60µg 14%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.351mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.04mg 12%
Carbs 2g 37.2g 12%
Iron 1mg 1.8mg 10%
Selenium 14.1µg 18.9µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 11.313g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.304mg 8%
Protein 12.2g 8g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.575g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2mg 7%
Fats 26.34g 21.9g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Potassium 283mg 98mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.26mg 4%
Calories 297kcal 374kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Saturated fat 6.08g 6.794g 3%
Phosphorus 130mg 108mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.