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

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.