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Bratwurst vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and mashed potato

  • Mashed potato contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus than bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 108% higher.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of mashed potato is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +222.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1022.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1662.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~286mg

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3714.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +639.4%
Contains more FatsFats +834%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +632.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1011.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Mashed potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.07µg 108%
Fats 26.34g 2.82g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.015mg 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.577g 25%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.8µg 24%
Sodium 848mg 306mg 24%
Protein 12.2g 1.65g 21%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.22mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.72g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.015mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.08mg 13%
Phosphorus 130mg 59mg 10%
Calories 297kcal 89kcal 10%
Iron 1mg 0.31mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg 6%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 43µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.035mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Carbs 2g 14.65g 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.098mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.342g 2%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 13.35g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Potassium 283mg 286mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.