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Bratwurst vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bratwurst and Polish sausage?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Polish sausage. While Bratwurst has 1.58g of Polyunsaturated fat, Polish sausage has only 0.79g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types 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 Iron +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 136

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
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%
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% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +80%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Equal in Water - 55.2
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +80%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 12.2g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 26.34g 19.4g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 297kcal 259kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 12mg Polish sausage
Iron 1mg 0.88mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 136mg Polish sausage
Potassium 283mg 237mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 1540mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.93mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.041mg 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 14.1µg 17.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.148mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.45mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.19mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 2µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.98µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.465mg 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 0.81mg 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 0.903mg 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.364mg 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.464mg 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.395mg 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 6.08g 8.01g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.79g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Polish sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.93g)
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.
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.