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Brotwurst vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brotwurst and chuck steak

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B1; however, chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily zinc needs 60% more than brotwurst.
  • Chuck steak contains 16 times less sodium than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 1112mg of sodium, while chuck steak contains 71mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +137.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2162.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.7%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Chuck steak DV% diff.
Zinc 2.1mg 8.68mg 60%
Sodium 1112mg 71mg 45%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 3.03µg 41%
Protein 14.3g 24.98g 21%
Selenium 17µg 27.5µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.373mg 19%
Iron 1.03mg 2.45mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.066mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.752mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.81g 13%
Fats 27.8g 19.64g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 9.457g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.663mg 9%
Cholesterol 63mg 87mg 8%
Phosphorus 134mg 193mg 8%
Saturated fat 9.93g 8.66g 6%
Calcium 48mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.191mg 3%
Calories 323kcal 277kcal 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Potassium 281mg 325mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 5IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1041mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.