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Bratwurst vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and frankfurter

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B3 than bratwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 54% higher.
  • Frankfurter has 21 times less Vitamin B1 than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter has 0.018mg.
  • Frankfurter is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg

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% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
~equal in Protein ~11.16g
~equal in Fats ~28.3g
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 297kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 12.2g 11.16g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 2g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 2g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 78mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 283mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1mg 1.2mg Frankfurter
Sugar 0g 1.31g Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.055mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.03mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 152mg Frankfurter
Sodium 848mg 992mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.041mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 10.3µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.018mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.043mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.028mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.185mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.38µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 4µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 6.08g 10.979g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.765g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.465mg 0.519mg Frankfurter
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 0.81mg 0.994mg Frankfurter
Lysine 0.903mg 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.364mg 0.319mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.487mg Frankfurter
Valine 0.464mg 0.608mg Frankfurter
Histidine 0.395mg 0.362mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.899g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.