Bratwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bratwurst and Ground beef?
- Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Ground beef is higher in Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% more.
- Bratwurst has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Ground beef. While Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, Ground beef has only 0.051mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Ground beef is lower.
We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +645.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.7% |
~equal in
Water
~58.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.073g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.322g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 12.2g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 26.34g | 15.37g |
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| Net carbs | 2g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 2g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 848mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 14.1µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.08g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0069999999999997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.