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 for steak is 35% higher.
- Bratwurst contains 15 times more sodium than steak. While bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, steak contains only 58mg.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).
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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +413.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +420.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 6.34mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 58mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 31.8µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.074mg | 26% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24.85g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 2.2µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 5.149mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 8.443g | 11% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 19.02g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 9.171g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 279mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)