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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 for 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% 4.5% 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 ~0µg

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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 57mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.585mg 35%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.38µg 28%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg 25%
Protein 14.3g 26.72g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.978mg 23%
Selenium 17µg 28.8µg 21%
Fats 27.8g 15.11g 20%
Choline 101.8mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.93g 5.951g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 6.298g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.56g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.078mg 14%
Phosphorus 134mg 213mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.527mg 9%
Iron 1.03mg 1.63mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg 7%
Cholesterol 63mg 79mg 5%
Calories 323kcal 250kcal 4%
Calcium 48mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Potassium 281mg 340mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.45mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.842mg 0%

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.