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Brotwurst vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brotwurst and beer different?

  • Brotwurst is higher than beer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 85% more than beer.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were 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%
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +940.7%
Contains more IronIron +5050%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +20900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +857.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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%
Beer
Beer
2
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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10150%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Beer
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3008.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +79.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Beer Opinion
Calories 323kcal 43kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 0.46g Brotwurst
Fats 27.8g 0g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 3.55g Beer
Carbs 2.98g 3.55g Beer
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 6mg Brotwurst
Calcium 48mg 4mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 27mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 0.02mg Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Beer
Copper 0.08mg 0.005mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 0.01mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 14mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 4mg Beer
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 0.6µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.005mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.025mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.513mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.041mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.046mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.02µg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 6µg Beer
Choline 10.1mg Beer
Saturated Fat 9.93g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 0g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0mg Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.