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Bratwurst vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Elk meat

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Elk meat has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Elk meat is 38% higher.
  • Elk meat has 17 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of Sodium, while Elk meat has 50mg.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +307%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +672.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +724.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +881.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Elk meat Opinion
Calories 297kcal 162kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 26.34g 3.41g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 72mg Elk meat
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 7mg 5mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 1mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.47mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 130mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 848mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 10.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.144mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 0.97g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.161g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.465mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 0.81mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 0.903mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.364mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.464mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.395mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.