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Bratwurst vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and duck meat

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, duck meat is richer in iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 14 times more sodium than duck meat. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while duck meat contains 59mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +242.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.7%
~equal in Fats ~28.35g
~equal in Water ~51.84g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.3µg 99%
Sodium 848mg 59mg 34%
Iron 1mg 2.7mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.174mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.08g 9.67g 16%
Copper 0.08mg 0.227mg 16%
Protein 12.2g 18.99g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.65g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 12.9g 12%
Selenium 14.1µg 20µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.825mg 11%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.098mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.86mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.269mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Phosphorus 130mg 156mg 4%
Fats 26.34g 28.35g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.18mg 2%
Calories 297kcal 337kcal 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 84mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 204mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.59g)
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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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.