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Bratwurst vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and veal

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, veal is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 58% more than veal.
  • Veal contains 10 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while veal contains 83mg.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.7µg

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%
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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% 0% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +248.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%

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
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Veal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.27µg 58%
Sodium 848mg 83mg 33%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.03mg 31%
Fats 26.34g 7.56g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.07mg 26%
Protein 12.2g 24.38g 24%
Choline 95mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.39mg 15%
Saturated fat 6.08g 3.04g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.84g 13%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.87mg 13%
Phosphorus 130mg 217mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.16mg 9%
Cholesterol 78mg 103mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.55g 7%
Calories 297kcal 172kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.27mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.103mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 337mg 2%
Selenium 14.1µg 13.7µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Iron 1mg 0.99mg 0%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.035mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.