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Bratwurst vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and foie gras

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and zinc; however, foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 280% higher.
  • Foie gras has 4 times less vitamin B1 than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras has 0.088mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.1%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +252.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more WaterWater +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +66.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
~equal in Protein ~11.4g
~equal in Other ~3.05g

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 9.4µg 280%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Iron 1mg 5.5mg 56%
Selenium 14.1µg 44µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 25.61g 44%
Saturated fat 6.08g 14.45g 38%
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg 36%
Fats 26.34g 43.84g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.088mg 24%
Cholesterol 78mg 150mg 24%
Folate 4µg 60µg 14%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.92mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.06mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.2mg 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 200mg 10%
Calories 297kcal 462kcal 8%
Sodium 848mg 697mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.299mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 70mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.84g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.51mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 138mg 4%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Protein 12.2g 11.4g 2%
Carbs 2g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 2g 4.67g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.