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Bratwurst vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bratwurst and Pork Meat

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, while Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 88% more than Pork Meat.
  • Bratwurst contains 15 times more Sodium than Pork Meat. While Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, Pork Meat contains only 57mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
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7
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.4%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.42
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +215.4%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.42

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
8
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.5%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Fats +650.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +223%
Contains more Protein +114.5%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +650.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +223%
Contains more Protein +114.5%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 26.34g 3.51g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 143kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 6mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 130mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 283mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 848mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.47mg 2.42mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.013mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 4µg 0µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.57µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.465mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 0.81mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 0.903mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.364mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.464mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.395mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 1.334g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.506g Bratwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Bratwurst
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.