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Bratwurst vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bratwurst and potato chips

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 111% more than potato chips.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.5%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +973.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2881.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2545%
Contains more OtherOther +28.1%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +670.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 12.17g 71%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Sodium 848mg 8mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.66mg 35%
Potassium 283mg 1275mg 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg 25%
Histidine 0.395mg 153mg 22%
Saturated fat 6.08g 10.96g 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.167mg 18%
Carbs 2g 52.9g 17%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.44mg 17%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.09mg 13%
Fats 26.34g 34.6g 13%
Magnesium 15mg 67mg 12%
Calories 297kcal 536kcal 12%
Selenium 14.1µg 8.1µg 11%
Protein 12.2g 7g 10%
Folate 4µg 45µg 10%
Iron 1mg 1.63mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.402mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 9.84g 5%
Phosphorus 130mg 165mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.827mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.197mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.