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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.

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% 5.2% 35% 18% 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 Opinion
Calories 297kcal 235kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 7.66g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 17.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 11.74g Spread
Carbs 2g 11.94g Spread
Cholesterol 78mg 38mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 12mg Spread
Potassium 283mg 110mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 0.79mg Bratwurst
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Spread
Zinc 2.47mg 1.02mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 59mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 1013mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Manganese 0.041mg 0.026mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 9.7µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.172mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.134mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.73mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.43mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.12µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Folate 4µg 2µg Bratwurst
Choline 62.3mg Spread
Saturated Fat 6.08g 5.977g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 7.584g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.565g Spread
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.082mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0.334mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.334mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0.6mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg 0.663mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.196mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.301mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg 0.356mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg 0.279mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
31%
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.