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Bratwurst vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Steak different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Steak is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Steak is 35% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 15 times more Sodium than Steak. While Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, Steak contains only 58mg.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
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8
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
7
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +50%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
4
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +420.4%
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Equal in Water - 55.59
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +420.4%
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Steak Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 24.85g Steak
Fats 26.34g 19.02g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 271kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 12mg Steak
Iron 1mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 130mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 283mg 279mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 2.47mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.074mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 4µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.2µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.465mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.81mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.903mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.364mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.464mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.395mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg
Saturated Fat 6.08g 8.443g Bratwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.896g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.