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Bratwurst vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and sweet potato different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, sweet potato is richer in vitamin A and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 284% higher.
  • Sweet potato has less cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than sweet potato (70).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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.
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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +63.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +529.3%

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.209mg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +677.1%
Contains more FatsFats +52580%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +906%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +799900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11185.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0µg 111%
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg 79%
Fats 26.34g 0.05g 40%
Sodium 848mg 55mg 34%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.018g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.078mg 25%
Selenium 14.1µg 0.6µg 25%
Protein 12.2g 1.57g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.001g 20%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.3mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.557mg 16%
Phosphorus 130mg 47mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.061mg 12%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Calories 297kcal 86kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.014g 10%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.258mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg 8%
Carbs 2g 20.12g 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Iron 1mg 0.61mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 30mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 337mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.209mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 2g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Sweet potato
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%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.