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Bratwurst vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and Swiss cheese

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 49 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Bratwurst contains 3.11mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese contains 0.064mg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.1%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.8%

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4759.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121%
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.046g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 7mg 890mg 88%
Phosphorus 130mg 574mg 63%
Saturated fat 6.08g 18.227g 55%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.011mg 31%
Protein 12.2g 26.96g 30%
Sodium 848mg 187mg 29%
Selenium 14.1µg 30µg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.064mg 19%
Zinc 2.47mg 4.37mg 17%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 3.06µg 16%
Iron 1mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.071mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.353mg 7%
Fats 26.34g 30.99g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.302mg 7%
Potassium 283mg 72mg 6%
Calories 297kcal 393kcal 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.047mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 33mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.341g 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 2g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 2g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8g 8.046g 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Swiss cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Bratwurst
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.