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Cheese vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and bratwurst

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bratwurst is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10042.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.4%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.9%

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.
Cheese
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +575%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
Contains more WaterWater +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Bratwurst DV% diff.
Calcium 710mg 7mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.67µg 65%
Saturated fat 18.867g 6.08g 58%
Phosphorus 455mg 130mg 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.38mg 29%
Selenium 28.5µg 14.1µg 26%
Protein 22.87g 12.2g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.11mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.213mg 17%
Fats 33.31g 26.34g 11%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.47mg 11%
Iron 0.14mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.2mg 10%
Sodium 653mg 848mg 8%
Cholesterol 99mg 78mg 7%
Potassium 76mg 283mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.69mg 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.08mg 6%
Folate 27µg 4µg 6%
Calories 404kcal 297kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 8g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.041mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.58g 1%
Carbs 3.09g 2g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.787g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.