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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +110.6%
Equal in Potassium - 260
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +110.6%
Equal in Potassium - 260
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28000%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Equal in Water - 54.49
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 Fats +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28000%
Contains more Protein +94.2%
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.5%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 26.34g 21.81g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 291kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Iron 1mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 130mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 283mg 260mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 2.47mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.041mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 14.1µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.071mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.536mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 4µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.465mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.81mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.903mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.364mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.464mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.395mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 1.478g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 9.684g Bratwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.027g Bratwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
50%
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.