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Danish pastry vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between danish pastry and bratwurst?

  • Danish pastry is higher in folate, manganese, iron, and selenium, yet bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% more.
  • Danish pastry has 15 times more folate than bratwurst. While danish pastry has 60µg of folate, bratwurst has only 4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in danish pastry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +756.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1235%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1760%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +80.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 2.67µg 103%
Sodium 417mg 848mg 19%
Cholesterol 23mg 78mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.38mg 16%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.47mg 16%
Folate 60µg 4µg 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.041mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 2g 12%
Iron 1.8mg 1mg 10%
Selenium 18.9µg 14.1µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 8g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.69mg 8%
Protein 8g 12.2g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.58g 7%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.11mg 7%
Fats 21.9g 26.34g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Potassium 98mg 283mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.213mg 4%
Calories 374kcal 297kcal 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Saturated fat 6.794g 6.08g 3%
Phosphorus 108mg 130mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.