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Bratwurst vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and spread

  • Spread has less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than spread.
  • Spread contains 2 times less zinc than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 2.47mg of zinc, while spread contains 1.02mg.
  • Spread has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%

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%
Spread
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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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +497%
~equal in Water ~60.28g
~equal in Other ~2.78g

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
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.977g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.584g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Spread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.12µg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.172mg 17%
Fats 26.34g 17.34g 14%
Cholesterol 78mg 38mg 13%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.02mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Phosphorus 130mg 59mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.73mg 9%
Protein 12.2g 7.66g 9%
Selenium 14.1µg 9.7µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.565g 7%
Sodium 848mg 1013mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.134mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.43mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 110mg 5%
Calories 297kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.79mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Carbs 2g 11.94g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 7.584g 1%
Net carbs 2g 11.74g N/A
Saturated fat 6.08g 5.977g 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.