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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.
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% 1.5% 2% 6% 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 Opinion
Calories 297kcal 291kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 26.34g 21.81g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Calcium 7mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 283mg 260mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.47mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 130mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 848mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.041mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 14.1µg 29.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Folate 4µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Bratwurst
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 6.08g 9.684g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.027g Bratwurst
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.