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Bratwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bratwurst and Summer sausage

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Summer sausage.
  • Summer sausage has 2 times less Selenium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 14.1µg of Selenium, while Summer sausage has 7.5µg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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
7
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +88%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.25

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
5
:
4
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.9
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%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.82
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
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
1
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2g 1.62g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 26.34g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 2g 1.82g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Bratwurst
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 178mg Summer sausage
Potassium 283mg 206mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 1483mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.25mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.032mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 7.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.249mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.16mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.9mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.73µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.465mg 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 0.81mg 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 0.903mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.364mg 0.36mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.464mg 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.395mg 0.47mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 10.47g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Summer 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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.39g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.