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Bratwurst vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bratwurst and Pork shoulder

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, however, Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 13 times more Sodium than Pork shoulder. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Pork shoulder contains 65mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
1
:
9
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +80.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.05
Equal in Potassium - 302
Equal in Zinc - 2.7
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +80.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.05
Equal in Potassium - 302
Equal in Zinc - 2.7
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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
1
:
11
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719
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 shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Fats +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +246.9%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Water +13%
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 shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +246.9%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
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2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.01
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.24
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.01

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 26.34g 17.99g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 236kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1mg 1.05mg Pork shoulder
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 130mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 283mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 848mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.47mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.08mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.833mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Folate 4µg 5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.74µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.465mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 0.81mg 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 0.903mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.364mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.464mg 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.395mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 78mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.08g 6.24g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.92g Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.