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Brotwurst vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brotwurst and caramel different?

  • Brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 73% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 22 times more vitamin B3 than caramel. While brotwurst contains 3.3mg of vitamin B3, caramel contains only 0.148mg.
  • Caramel has less cholesterol.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +635.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +844.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.9%
Contains more FatsFats +243.2%
Contains more WaterWater +503.5%
Contains more OtherOther +101.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2483.9%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +765.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.3µg 73%
Sodium 1112mg 245mg 38%
Saturated fat 9.93g 2.476g 34%
Fats 27.8g 8.1g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 1.542g 29%
Selenium 17µg 1.8µg 28%
Carbs 2.98g 77g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.148mg 20%
Cholesterol 63mg 7mg 19%
Protein 14.3g 4.6g 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.44mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.103mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.62mg 11%
Iron 1.03mg 0.14mg 11%
Calcium 48mg 138mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.056mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.478g 4%
Calories 323kcal 382kcal 3%
Phosphorus 134mg 114mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 281mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.256mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.98g 77g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 65.5g N/A
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.454g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.