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Brotwurst vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brotwurst and Beefsteak different?

  • Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Brotwurst is 46% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Beefsteak. While Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, Beefsteak contains only 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Sodium.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +778.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +84%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1623.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 323kcal 250kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 27.8g 15.11g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 79mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 48mg 22mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.03mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Sugar 2.98g 0g Beefsteak
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 134mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1112mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.078mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.38µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.93g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 6.298g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.56g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.6mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.08mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.14mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.37mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.68mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.44mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Beefsteak
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
37%
Brotwurst
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.