Corned beef vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corned beef and Bratwurst different?
- Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 43% higher.
- Corned beef contains 2 times more Selenium than Bratwurst. While Corned beef contains 32.8µg of Selenium, Bratwurst contains only 14.1µg.
- Bratwurst has less Cholesterol.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.5% |
~equal in
Water
~56.65g
~equal in
Other
~2.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
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 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.08g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 18.17g | 12.2g |
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| Fats | 18.98g | 26.34g |
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| Net carbs | 0.47g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 0.47g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 145mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 1.86mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 973mg | 848mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 14.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 3.11mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.67µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 69.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.34g | 6.08g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.22g | 8g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.58g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.107mg |
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| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.465mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.485mg |
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| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.81mg |
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| Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.903mg |
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| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.364mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.405mg |
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| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.464mg |
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| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.395mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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