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Bratwurst vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bratwurst and potato pancake

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, potassium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 99% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 4 times less zinc than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 2.47mg of zinc, while potato pancake has 0.7mg.
  • Potato pancake is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.8%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +534.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg
~equal in Sodium ~764mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +820.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.757mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.7%
Contains more FatsFats +78.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1290.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.7%

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 pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.29µg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 7.516g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.158mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.448mg 19%
Fats 26.34g 14.76g 18%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.496g 16%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.7mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Protein 12.2g 6.08g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 3.73g 11%
Copper 0.08mg 0.18mg 11%
Potassium 283mg 622mg 10%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.26mg 10%
Selenium 14.1µg 8.9µg 9%
Folate 4µg 41µg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 2g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.672mg 9%
Iron 1mg 1.67mg 8%
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Sodium 848mg 764mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.173mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Calories 297kcal 268kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.757mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 2g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Phosphorus 130mg 128mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.