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Bratwurst vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and refried beans

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, refried beans are higher in fiber and manganese.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 111% more than refried beans.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.9%

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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +747.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more FatsFats +1210.4%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +577.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1231.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Fats 26.34g 2.01g 37%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.631g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.076mg 25%
Histidine 0.395mg 153mg 22%
Sodium 848mg 370mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.601g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.367mg 17%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.58mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Selenium 14.1µg 5.8µg 15%
Protein 12.2g 4.98g 14%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.289mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.189mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.079mg 10%
Calories 297kcal 90kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.543g 7%
Iron 1mg 1.44mg 6%
Phosphorus 130mg 92mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.129mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 35mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Carbs 2g 13.55g 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Calcium 7mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 319mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 9.85g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Refried beans
Refried beans contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.