Rib eye steak vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rib eye steak and bratwurst different?
- Rib eye steak is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for bratwurst is 35% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 2 times more zinc than bratwurst. While rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of zinc, bratwurst contains only 2.47mg.
- Bratwurst has less saturated fat.
- Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +124% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +139.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110.6% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +435.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 54mg | 848mg | 35% |
Zinc | 5.91mg | 2.47mg | 31% |
Selenium | 29.7µg | 14.1µg | 28% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.67µg | 24% |
Protein | 23.69g | 12.2g | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
Iron | 2.24mg | 1mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 9.684g | 6.08g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
Fats | 21.81g | 26.34g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 8g | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 1.58g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 152mg | 130mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 80mg | 78mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
Potassium | 260mg | 283mg | 1% |
Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
Calories | 291kcal | 297kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
Calcium | 11mg | 7mg | 0% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.041mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.269mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.184mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +28000% |
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Water
~56.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
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 | +31.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.8% |