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Broth vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and bratwurst

  • Broth has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1001% more.
  • Broth contains 27 times more calcium than bratwurst. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while bratwurst contains 7mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2644.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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.
Broth
5
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1650.2%
Contains more FatsFats +89.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2395.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Bratwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 848mg 1001%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.67µg 99%
Selenium 28µg 14.1µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg 23%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.47mg 22%
Cholesterol 13mg 78mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 26.34g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.58g 19%
Calcium 187mg 7mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.213mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 6.08g 12%
Magnesium 56mg 15mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Protein 16.66g 12.2g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8g 7%
Folate 32µg 4µg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.041mg 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 130mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 2g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Calories 267kcal 297kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.69mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 283mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 2g N/A
Iron 1.03mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Bratwurst
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
28%
Broth
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 23027mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.