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Bratwurst vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bratwurst and Pork belly?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% more.
  • Bratwurst has 27 times more Sodium than Pork belly. While Bratwurst has 848mg of Sodium, Pork belly has only 32mg.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +583.3%
Contains more Selenium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +53%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +583.3%
Contains more Selenium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%

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 B5 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.396
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.396

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Fats +101.3%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Fats +101.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%

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 belly
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 9.34g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 7mg 5mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 0.52mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 4mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 108mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 185mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 2.47mg 1.02mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.052mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.006mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 8µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.256mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.84µg 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
Cholesterol 78mg 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 6.08g 19.33g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 816mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.