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Bratwurst vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bratwurst and flank steak

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, flank steak is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 43% more than flank steak.
  • Flank steak has 15 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while flank steak has 56mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of flank steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-4783.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.63µg 43%
Sodium 848mg 56mg 34%
Protein 12.2g 27.66g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.579mg 29%
Selenium 14.1µg 29.4µg 28%
Fats 26.34g 8.23g 28%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.363mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.075mg 25%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.9mg 22%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 3.317g 12%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.395g 12%
Phosphorus 130mg 210mg 11%
Iron 1mg 1.74mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.322g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.133mg 6%
Calories 297kcal 192kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.545mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 339mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 78mg 79mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.