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Brotwurst vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brotwurst and roast beef different?

  • Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B1, while roast beef is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, potassium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for saturated fat, 43% more than roast beef.
  • Brotwurst contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than roast beef. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while roast beef contains 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef is lower in saturated fat.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types were used 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +860%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.2%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +843.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.04µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +653.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
~equal in Other ~3.33g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +777.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +948.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Roast beef DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.93g 1.318g 39%
Fats 27.8g 3.69g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 1.521g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.46mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.27g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.043mg 17%
Phosphorus 134mg 242mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.581mg 14%
Iron 1.03mg 2.05mg 13%
Potassium 281mg 647mg 11%
Sodium 1112mg 853mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.566mg 10%
Calories 323kcal 115kcal 10%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.2mg 10%
Protein 14.3g 18.62g 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Cholesterol 63mg 51mg 4%
Selenium 17µg 14.7µg 4%
Calcium 48mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1IU 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.086mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0.64g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.04µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g 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 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Roast 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%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.