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Bratwurst vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and skipjack tuna

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 98% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 18 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna contains 47mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.9%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +503.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1941.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.2%
Contains more OtherOther +192.5%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3192.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 18.756mg 98%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.981mg 60%
Selenium 14.1µg 46.8µg 59%
Fats 26.34g 1.29g 39%
Sodium 848mg 47mg 35%
Protein 12.2g 28.21g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.038mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.42g 26%
Phosphorus 130mg 285mg 22%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.19µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.243g 19%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.05mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.403g 8%
Calories 297kcal 132kcal 8%
Iron 1mg 1.6mg 8%
Potassium 283mg 522mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.122mg 7%
Magnesium 15mg 44mg 7%
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.485mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 37mg 3%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.