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Bratwurst vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and gouda cheese

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron; however, gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 69% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 49 times less vitamin B3 than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 3.11mg of vitamin B3, while gouda cheese has 0.063mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index than gouda cheese.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Cheese, gouda.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9900%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%
~equal in Sodium ~819mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4836.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%
~equal in Fats ~27.44g

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.747g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 7mg 700mg 69%
Phosphorus 130mg 546mg 59%
Saturated fat 6.08g 17.614g 52%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.54µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.03mg 29%
Protein 12.2g 24.94g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.063mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.9mg 13%
Cholesterol 78mg 114mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.24mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.334mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.34mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.657g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.036mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 121mg 5%
Folate 4µg 21µg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 356kcal 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Fats 26.34g 27.44g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Selenium 14.1µg 14.5µg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 7.747g 1%
Sodium 848mg 819mg 1%
Carbs 2g 2.22g 0%
Net carbs 2g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.534g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.