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Bratwurst vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and flax seeds

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 127% more.
  • Flax seeds contain less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2513.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.3%
Contains more IronIron +473%
Contains more CopperCopper +1425%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +393.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5953.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2075%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.08mg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +713.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1344%
Contains more OtherOther +32%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1718.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.527g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 28.73g 181%
Copper 0.08mg 1.22mg 127%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.041mg 2.482mg 106%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 1.644mg 105%
Magnesium 15mg 392mg 90%
Phosphorus 130mg 642mg 73%
Iron 1mg 5.73mg 59%
Sodium 848mg 30mg 36%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Calcium 7mg 255mg 25%
Fats 26.34g 42.16g 24%
Selenium 14.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Folate 4µg 87µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.473mg 21%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.34mg 17%
Potassium 283mg 813mg 16%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Protein 12.2g 18.29g 12%
Calories 297kcal 534kcal 12%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.663g 11%
Carbs 2g 28.88g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.985mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.161mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 7.527g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Flax 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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.417g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.