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Brotwurst vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brotwurst and chocolate?

  • Brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 105% more.
  • Brotwurst has 46 times more sodium than chocolate. While brotwurst has 1112mg of sodium, chocolate has only 24mg.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +466.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +812.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +678.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3447.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.01mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +791.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193%
Contains more WaterWater +5188.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1952.7%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 1.028mg 105%
Iron 1.03mg 8.02mg 87%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.23µg 76%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.419mg 60%
Sodium 1112mg 24mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.93g 18.519g 39%
Magnesium 16mg 146mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Selenium 17µg 3µg 25%
Carbs 2.98g 61.17g 19%
Protein 14.3g 4.88g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.025mg 19%
Cholesterol 63mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.725mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.05mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.092g 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Calories 323kcal 546kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 9.54g 10%
Phosphorus 134mg 206mg 10%
Potassium 281mg 559mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.042mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Fats 27.8g 31.28g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.297mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.01mg 1%
Calcium 48mg 56mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.