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Bratwurst vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and English muffins

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while English muffins have more manganese and fiber.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% higher.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +642.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~133mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6575%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1363.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2200%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2549%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst English muffin
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.04µg 110%
Fats 26.34g 1.8g 38%
Selenium 14.1µg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.259g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.302g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.181mg 17%
Sodium 848mg 464mg 17%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.7mg 16%
Carbs 2g 46g 15%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.357mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.043mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.566mg 10%
Protein 12.2g 7.7g 9%
Folate 4µg 37µg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.129mg 5%
Calcium 7mg 52mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.888g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.154mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.446mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 131mg 4%
Calories 297kcal 235kcal 3%
Iron 1mg 0.89mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2g 43.3g N/A
Phosphorus 130mg 133mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.821g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.