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Brotwurst vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brotwurst and rib eye steak

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B1; however, rib eye steak has more zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% more.
  • Brotwurst has 4 times more calcium than rib eye steak. Brotwurst has 48mg of calcium, while rib eye steak has 11mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" 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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg

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% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

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% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.684g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 54mg 46%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.91mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.477mg 27%
Selenium 17µg 29.7µg 23%
Protein 14.3g 23.69g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.071mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 2.24mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.027g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.536mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.908mg 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Fats 27.8g 21.81g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 10.519g 7%
Cholesterol 63mg 80mg 6%
Calcium 48mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.287mg 4%
Phosphorus 134mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.1µg 2%
Calories 323kcal 291kcal 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 281mg 260mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 7IU 1%
Saturated fat 9.93g 9.684g 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Folate 5µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Rib eye 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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1058mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.