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Bratwurst vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and mackerel

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and zinc; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 389% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 19 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420.6%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +349.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +376.9%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.32g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 12µg 389%
Sodium 848mg 4450mg 157%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 14.1µg 73.4µg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 6.21g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.02mg 30%
Phosphorus 130mg 254mg 18%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.41mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Protein 12.2g 18.5g 13%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.1mg 12%
Magnesium 15mg 60mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Potassium 283mg 520mg 7%
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg 6%
Calcium 7mg 66mg 6%
Saturated fat 6.08g 7.148g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Iron 1mg 1.4mg 5%
Folate 4µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Fats 26.34g 25.1g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 8.32g 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.3mg 1%
Calories 297kcal 305kcal 0%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.