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Chuck steak vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chuck steak and bratwurst

  • Chuck steak has more zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 56% more.
  • Chuck steak contains 2 times more iron than bratwurst. Chuck steak contains 2.45mg of iron, while bratwurst contains 1mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +145%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.7%
~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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +104.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1656.3%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 +18.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Bratwurst DV% diff.
Zinc 8.68mg 2.47mg 56%
Sodium 71mg 848mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.38mg 26%
Protein 24.98g 12.2g 26%
Selenium 27.5µg 14.1µg 24%
Iron 2.45mg 1mg 18%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.67µg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 8.66g 6.08g 12%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.11mg 10%
Fats 19.64g 26.34g 10%
Phosphorus 193mg 130mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.58g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 8g 4%
Cholesterol 87mg 78mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.213mg 2%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 277kcal 297kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.69mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 325mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.