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Bratwurst vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bratwurst and Meatball

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Meatball has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 70% higher.
  • Meatball has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball has 0.136mg.
  • Meatball is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.8%
~equal in Potassium ~296mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.3µg

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +167%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.108mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.202mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303%
~equal in Water ~53.67g

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Meatball Opinion
Calories 297kcal 286kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 26.34g 22.21g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 2g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 78mg 66mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Meatball
Calcium 7mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 283mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 1mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Bratwurst
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.08mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 2.47mg 1.66mg Bratwurst
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 130mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 848mg 666mg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0.041mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 14.1µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.136mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.108mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.202mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 4µg 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Bratwurst
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.627g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.346g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Meatball
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
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.547g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.