Meatball vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between meatball and brotwurst?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B5, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, and folate, yet brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
- Brotwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 44% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.3g
~equal in
Water
~51.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.05µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 1112mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 134mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 13.34g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 9.93g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 27.8g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.83g | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 323kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 2.98g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 14.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Potassium | 296mg | 281mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.08mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.14mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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
36%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.303g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brotwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.