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Bratwurst vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and rib eye steak different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12; however, rib eye steak is richer in zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for bratwurst is 35% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than rib eye steak. While bratwurst contains 0.38mg of vitamin B1, rib eye steak contains only 0.071mg.
  • Rib eye steak has less sodium.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +124%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.6%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +28000%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 848mg 54mg 35%
Zinc 2.47mg 5.91mg 31%
Selenium 14.1µg 29.7µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.071mg 26%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.1µg 24%
Protein 12.2g 23.69g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.477mg 21%
Iron 1mg 2.24mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.08g 9.684g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.908mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Fats 26.34g 21.81g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.287mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 10.519g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.027g 4%
Phosphorus 130mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.536mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Potassium 283mg 260mg 1%
Folate 4µg 6µg 1%
Calories 297kcal 291kcal 0%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 11mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.