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.
- The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +544.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-28200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.2% |
~equal in
Water
~51.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.175g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 6.66mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 47mg | 35% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 28.94g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.059mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 2.13µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 27µg | 23% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.42mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 19.17g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 7.548g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 174mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.283mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.708g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 4.105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.571mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 231mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 297kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 8.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.