Bratwurst vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bratwurst and meatball
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, fiber, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for meatball is 70% higher.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +57.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1662.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +116% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +782.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1850% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.706mg | 70% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 1.5µg | 49% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.938mg | 47% |
Phosphorus | 130mg | 344mg | 31% |
Fats | 26.34g | 9g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
Selenium | 14.1µg | 0.8µg | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 4.666g | 21% |
Saturated fat | 6.08g | 1.425g | 21% |
Folate | 4µg | 78µg | 19% |
Protein | 12.2g | 21g | 18% |
Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 2.188g | 15% |
Iron | 1mg | 2.16mg | 15% |
Sodium | 848mg | 550mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 2.47mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
Calories | 297kcal | 197kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 2.5mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
Potassium | 283mg | 180mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 7mg | 25mg | 2% |
Carbs | 2g | 8g | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2g | 3.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 1.25g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +192.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +265.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.3% |