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Bratwurst vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and onions

  • Onions contain less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than bratwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 111% higher.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index than onions.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Onions, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +376.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1352.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.6%

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%
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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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2581%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1009.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26240%
Contains more OtherOther +702.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367%
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%

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
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9194.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Onion DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Fats 26.34g 0.1g 40%
Sodium 848mg 4mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.046mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.042g 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.5µg 25%
Protein 12.2g 1.1g 22%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.17mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.013g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.116mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.027mg 14%
Phosphorus 130mg 29mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 40kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.123mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.017g 10%
Iron 1mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.039mg 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.129mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 146mg 4%
Folate 4µg 19µg 4%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Carbs 2g 9.34g 2%
Calcium 7mg 23mg 2%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.