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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 from 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, 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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
1
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9
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +770.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.52
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +785.7%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +770.7%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.52

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +119.3%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Other +84.9%
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +1475%
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Fast food
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 Fats +119.3%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Contains more Other +84.9%
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +1475%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
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:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 12.2g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 26.34g 12.01g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 297kcal
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Bratwurst
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 7mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 1mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 130mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 283mg 197mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 2.47mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.041mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 14.1µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.317mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.53mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 4µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.89µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.465mg 0.46mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.81mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.903mg 0.785mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.306mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.464mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.395mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 78mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 4.835g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
52%
Bratwurst
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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.