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Brisket vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brisket and brotwurst

  • Brisket has more zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while brotwurst has more vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 9 times less vitamin B5 than brisket. Brisket contains 0.568mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +135.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.05µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1192.9%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Brotwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 48mg 1112mg 46%
Zinc 6.69mg 2.1mg 42%
Protein 28.82g 14.3g 29%
Choline 109.8mg 20%
Selenium 27.1µg 17µg 18%
Iron 2.43mg 1.03mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.25mg 16%
Cholesterol 106mg 63mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.934g 13.34g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.83g 14%
Fats 18.42g 27.8g 14%
Saturated fat 7.305g 9.93g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.06mg 10%
Phosphorus 175mg 134mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.23mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 48mg 3%
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.05µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Calories 289kcal 323kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.27mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.98g 1%
Potassium 232mg 281mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.101mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.192mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.717mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.44mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket Brotwurst
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
44%
Brisket
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.625g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.