Ground beef vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground beef and Bratwurst?
- Ground beef is higher in Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% more.
- Ground beef has 5 times more Calcium than Bratwurst. While Ground beef has 33mg of Calcium, Bratwurst has only 7mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Ground beef is lower.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+127%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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Sodium
-91.4%
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Zinc
+136.4%
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Selenium
+35.5%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Manganese
+355.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+127%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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Sodium
-91.4%
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Zinc
+136.4%
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Selenium
+35.5%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Manganese
+355.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+29.5%
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Vitamin B6
+55.5%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B1
+645.1%
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Vitamin B2
+24.6%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+29.5%
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Vitamin B6
+55.5%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B1
+645.1%
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Vitamin B2
+24.6%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.67
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+95.7%
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Fats
+71.4%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+17.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
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Protein
+95.7%
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Fats
+71.4%
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+17.6%
Equal in Water - 56.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+287.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.58 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+287.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 2g |
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Protein | 23.87g | 12.2g |
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Fats | 15.37g | 26.34g |
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Carbs | 0g | 2g |
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Calories | 241kcal | 297kcal |
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Calcium | 33mg | 7mg |
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Iron | 2.27mg | 1mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg |
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Phosphorus | 166mg | 130mg |
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Potassium | 241mg | 283mg |
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Sodium | 73mg | 848mg |
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Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.47mg |
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Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.041mg |
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Selenium | 19.1µg | 14.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.213mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.11mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.69mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.2mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.67µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.107mg |
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Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.465mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.485mg |
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Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.81mg |
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Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.903mg |
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Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.364mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.405mg |
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Valine | 1.172mg | 0.464mg |
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Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.395mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 6.08g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 8g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.58g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0069999999999997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.