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Brotwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brotwurst and ground beef

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B1; however, ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily sodium needs 45% more than ground beef.
  • Ground beef has 5 times less vitamin B1 than brotwurst. Brotwurst has 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while ground beef has 0.051mg.
  • Ground beef contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +120.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +51.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Ground beef
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 Ground beef DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 73mg 45%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.84mg 34%
Fats 27.8g 15.37g 19%
Protein 14.3g 23.87g 19%
Saturated fat 9.93g 6.073g 18%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.49µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.051mg 17%
Iron 1.03mg 2.27mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.408g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 7.322g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.311mg 14%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.512mg 9%
Cholesterol 63mg 88mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.026mg 5%
Phosphorus 134mg 166mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.171mg 5%
Selenium 17µg 19.1µg 4%
Calories 323kcal 241kcal 4%
Calcium 48mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.12mg 1%
Potassium 281mg 241mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1039mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.857g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.