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Bratwurst vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bratwurst and Limburger?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Limburger is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Limburger. Bratwurst has 3.11mg of Vitamin B3, while Limburger has 0.158mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Cheese, limburger types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +669.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +1350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.25
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.606

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.49g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 26.34g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 2g 0.49g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0g 0.49g Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 1mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Limburger
Phosphorus 130mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 283mg 128mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 800mg Limburger
Zinc 2.47mg 2.1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 0IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Limburger
Vitamin D 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.158mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.086mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.04µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.465mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.81mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.903mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.364mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.464mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.395mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 78mg 90mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 16.746g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.495g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.