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Bratwurst vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and roast beef

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12; however, roast beef is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, potassium, and zinc.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 28% more than roast beef.
  • Roast beef contains 5 times less saturated fat than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 6.08g of saturated fat, while roast beef contains 1.318g.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Sodium ~853mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.7µg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +613.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +426%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Roast beef DV% diff.
Fats 26.34g 3.69g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.043mg 28%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.04µg 26%
Saturated fat 6.08g 1.318g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.46mg 20%
Phosphorus 130mg 242mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 1.521g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.581mg 15%
Protein 12.2g 18.62g 13%
Iron 1mg 2.05mg 13%
Potassium 283mg 647mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.27g 9%
Calories 297kcal 115kcal 9%
Cholesterol 78mg 51mg 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.566mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.086mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.015mg 1%
Selenium 14.1µg 14.7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0.64g N/A
Carbs 2g 0.64g 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 7mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Sodium 848mg 853mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Roast beef
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.