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Bratwurst vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and sauerkraut

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while sauerkraut has more vitamin C.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 111% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.3%

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2074.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1240.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18714.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%

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
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2258.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Sauerkraut
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 Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Fats 26.34g 0.14g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.021mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.034g 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg 25%
Protein 12.2g 0.91g 23%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.19mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.013g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.143mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg 16%
Phosphorus 130mg 20mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.022mg 15%
Calories 297kcal 19kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.093mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.067g 10%
Sodium 848mg 661mg 8%
Iron 1mg 1.47mg 6%
Folate 4µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.13mg 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.151mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 170mg 3%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.096mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Carbs 2g 4.28g 1%
Net carbs 2g 1.38g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.