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Bratwurst vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Pot roast

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Pot roast is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Pot roast covers your daily Zinc needs 38% more than Bratwurst.
  • Pot roast contains 18 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Pot roast contains 47mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Potassium +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +169.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
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 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +310%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +169.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
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 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Equal in Water - 51.9
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Equal in Water - 51.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pot roast Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 26.34g 19.17g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 297kcal
Calcium 7mg 16mg Pot roast
Iron 1mg 2.42mg Pot roast
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 130mg 174mg Pot roast
Potassium 283mg 231mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 2.47mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.08mg 0.099mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.041mg 0.01mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.059mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.171mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.105mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.571mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Folate 4µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.13µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.465mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 0.81mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.903mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.364mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.464mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.395mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 78mg 116mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.548g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.708g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pot roast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.