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Brotwurst vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brotwurst and crackers

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 85% higher.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +291.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1127.5%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +595%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1533.8%
Contains more OtherOther +45.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1957%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0µg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 13.137g 69%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Iron 1.03mg 4.03mg 38%
Folate 5µg 92µg 22%
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.491mg 20%
Saturated fat 9.93g 5.562g 20%
Selenium 17µg 6.7µg 19%
Carbs 2.98g 61.3g 19%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 3.03mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.456mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 6.553g 17%
Sodium 1112mg 726mg 17%
Phosphorus 134mg 248mg 16%
Protein 14.3g 6.64g 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.49mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.416mg 14%
Calories 323kcal 510kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.417mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.352mg 7%
Calcium 48mg 120mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.063mg 5%
Potassium 281mg 118mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Fats 27.8g 26.43g 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 59g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.368g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.