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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.587g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)