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Bratwurst vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and fast food different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12; however, fast food is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 74% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times more sodium than fast food. While bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, fast food contains only 331mg.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than fast food (66).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785.7%
Contains more IronIron +206%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +770.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.212mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +119.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%
Contains more OtherOther +84.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1475%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.89µg 74%
Iron 1mg 3.06mg 26%
Sodium 848mg 331mg 22%
Fats 26.34g 12.01g 22%
Folate 4µg 80µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.617mg 16%
Cholesterol 78mg 33mg 15%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.357mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.363mg 12%
Selenium 14.1µg 20.3µg 11%
Carbs 2g 31.5g 10%
Protein 12.2g 16.52g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 4.835g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.493g 7%
Calcium 7mg 62mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.317mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.53mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.68g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Phosphorus 130mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.212mg 1%
Calories 297kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 2g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.47mg 2.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Fast food
Low Calories diet Equal
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.587g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.