Roast beef vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between roast beef and bratwurst
- Roast beef has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, protein, iron, and potassium; however, bratwurst is higher in fats, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Bratwurst covers your daily fats needs 35% more than roast beef.
- Bratwurst contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than roast beef. Roast beef contains 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
- Roast beef has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +783.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Fats | 3.69g | 26.34g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.38mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.67µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 6.08g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 130mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 3.11mg | 15% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 12.2g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 283mg | 11% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 297kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 1.58g | 9% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 2.47mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 14.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.017g | 1% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.14g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 16g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 62kcal | 243kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 87g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.4 | 1.6 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 853mg | 848mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +613.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +426% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +485.2% |






