Bratwurst vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Bratwurst and Ham?
- Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Bratwurst has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Ham. Bratwurst has 6.08g of Saturated Fat, while Ham has 1.81g.
We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-29.5%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+48%
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Phosphorus
+50.8%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Manganese
+31.7%
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Selenium
+38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 287
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Sodium
-29.5%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+48%
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Phosphorus
+50.8%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Manganese
+31.7%
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Selenium
+38.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 287
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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.
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Vitamin B5
+71.2%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+310.8%
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Vitamin B1
+98.4%
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Vitamin B3
+29.4%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.202
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Vitamin B5
+71.2%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+310.8%
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Vitamin B1
+98.4%
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Vitamin B3
+29.4%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.202
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+376.3%
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Carbs
+33.3%
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Protein
+71.6%
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Water
+19.5%
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+55.5%
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+376.3%
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Carbs
+33.3%
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+71.6%
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+19.5%
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+55.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.6%
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.6%
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2g | 1.5g |
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| Protein | 12.2g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 26.34g | 5.53g |
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| Carbs | 2g | 1.5g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 145kcal |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 130mg | 196mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 287mg |
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| Sodium | 848mg | 1203mg |
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| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 14.1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.65µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.464mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.75mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 53mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.08g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.54g |
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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
52%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.