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Roast beef vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roast beef and Bratwurst

  • Roast beef has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 28% 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 Cholesterol.

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

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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +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%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~848mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.1µg

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 0% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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 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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more FatsFats +613.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +426%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 115kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 18.62g 12.2g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0.64g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.64g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 51mg 78mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Roast beef
Calcium 5mg 7mg Bratwurst
Potassium 647mg 283mg Roast beef
Iron 2.05mg 1mg Roast beef
Sugar 0.29g 0g Bratwurst
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 2.47mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 130mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.015mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.7µg 14.1µg Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 3.11mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.2mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 4µg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Bratwurst
Choline 43.9mg Roast beef
Saturated Fat 1.318g 6.08g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.