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Cereal vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cereal and bratwurst

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese in cereal is higher than in bratwurst.
  • Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 492% more than bratwurst.
  • Cereal contains less saturated fat.
  • Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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.
Cereal
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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 +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +3306%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1826.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.8%
~equal in Sodium ~848mg

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.
Cereal
7
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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1554.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1716.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2893%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 CarbsCarbs +4242.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2338.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1398.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
1
32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3821.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.38mg 492%
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.2mg 445%
Iron 34.06mg 1mg 413%
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.213mg 281%
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 3.11mg 166%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 111%
Vitamin A 814µg 0µg 90%
Zinc 7.6mg 2.47mg 47%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg 43%
Fats 1.08g 26.34g 39%
Manganese 0.79mg 0.041mg 33%
Carbs 86.85g 2g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.26g 6.08g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.204g 8g 19%
Selenium 6.3µg 14.1µg 14%
Protein 6.06g 12.2g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.69mg 9%
Phosphorus 77mg 130mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.58g 8%
Copper 0.137mg 0.08mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Potassium 105mg 283mg 5%
Calories 378kcal 297kcal 4%
Sodium 795mg 848mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 85.45g 2g N/A
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.113mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 0.395mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal 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
371%
Cereal
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. 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.