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Candy bar vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and bratwurst different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11754% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 30 times more manganese than bratwurst. While candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, bratwurst contains only 0.041mg.
  • Candy bar has less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than candy bar (51).

Candies, peanut bar and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2931.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1775%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2270%
Contains more WaterWater +3440.6%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.2mg 11754%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Copper 0.774mg 0.08mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.58g 60%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.041mg 52%
Sodium 156mg 848mg 30%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.11mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Phosphorus 308mg 130mg 25%
Magnesium 110mg 15mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 8g 22%
Folate 75µg 4µg 18%
Selenium 4.7µg 14.1µg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 2g 15%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.47mg 13%
Calories 522kcal 297kcal 11%
Fats 33.7g 26.34g 11%
Calcium 78mg 7mg 7%
Protein 15.5g 12.2g 7%
Saturated fat 4.678g 6.08g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 283mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.69mg 3%
Net carbs 43.3g 2g N/A
Iron 0.97mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2748%
Candy bar
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.