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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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
5
:
5
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +132.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +132.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
5
:
5
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.11
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Protein +48.9%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +325.5%
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Bratwurst
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 Protein +48.9%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +325.5%
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
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2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 18.17g 12.2g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.47g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 251kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 8mg 7mg Corned beef
Iron 1.86mg 1mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 125mg 130mg Bratwurst
Potassium 145mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 973mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 4.58mg 2.47mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 32.8µg 14.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.2mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 4µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.107mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.465mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.485mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.81mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.903mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.364mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.405mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.464mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.395mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.34g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Corned beef
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
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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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.