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Potato chips vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and bratwurst

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and fiber, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 111% more than potato chips.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bratwurst is lower.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +346.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.5%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +973.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%

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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2545%
Contains more OtherOther +28.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2881.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 +23%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +670.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.58g 71%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Sodium 8mg 848mg 37%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.2mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 283mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Copper 0.306mg 0.08mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.395mg 22%
Saturated fat 10.96g 6.08g 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.38mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 2g 17%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.041mg 17%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.47mg 13%
Fats 34.6g 26.34g 13%
Magnesium 67mg 15mg 12%
Calories 536kcal 297kcal 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.1µg 11%
Protein 7g 12.2g 10%
Folate 45µg 4µg 10%
Iron 1.63mg 1mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.69mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8g 5%
Phosphorus 165mg 130mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.11mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.213mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.464mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 840mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.