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Bratwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bratwurst and Pork hock

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 6 times less Potassium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 283mg of Potassium, while Pork hock has 47mg.
  • Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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 Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +502.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +502.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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 B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +149.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +149.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 26.34g 10.54g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 171kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 60mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 47mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 1050mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.38mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.041mg 0.022mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.068mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.1mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.344mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.064mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.51µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.038mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.325mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.903mg 0.822mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.211mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.464mg 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.395mg 0.211mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 5.134g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.198g Bratwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

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Bratwurst Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst 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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.