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Bratwurst vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and chia seeds different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, while chia seeds are higher in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, and calcium.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than bratwurst.
  • Chia seeds are lower in sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than chia seeds (15).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8914.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +672%
Contains more CopperCopper +1055%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +561.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6541.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +291.5%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +876.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2006%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +246.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1397.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 23.665g 147%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.041mg 2.723mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Phosphorus 130mg 860mg 104%
Copper 0.08mg 0.924mg 94%
Iron 1mg 7.72mg 84%
Magnesium 15mg 335mg 76%
Selenium 14.1µg 55.2µg 75%
Calcium 7mg 631mg 62%
Sodium 848mg 16mg 36%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.83mg 36%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.62mg 20%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.58mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.309g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.33g 13%
Carbs 2g 42.12g 13%
Folate 4µg 49µg 11%
Protein 12.2g 16.54g 9%
Calories 297kcal 486kcal 9%
Fats 26.34g 30.74g 7%
Potassium 283mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 2g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.