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Bratwurst vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bratwurst and Vienna sausage

  • Vienna sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 69% more than Vienna sausage.
  • Vienna sausage contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Vienna sausage contains 0.087mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%
Equal in Sodium - 879
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 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%
Equal in Sodium - 879

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 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Equal in Folate - 4
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% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 2.6
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Vienna sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 2g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Protein 12.2g 10.5g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 19.4g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Calories 297kcal 230kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 10mg Vienna sausage
Iron 1mg 0.88mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 7mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 49mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 101mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 879mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.6mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 16.9µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.087mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.107mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.613mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.35mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.12mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.02µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.465mg 0.357mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.81mg 0.797mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg 0.791mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.265mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.425mg Vienna sausage
Valine 0.464mg 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.395mg 0.273mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.125g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.29g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.045g)
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.