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Kielbasa vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kielbasa and Bratwurst?

  • Bratwurst has less Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat than Kielbasa.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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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 +24%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%

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 C +∞%
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% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Water - 56.65
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Carbs +95%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Fats +49.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Water - 56.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.08
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 2g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 12.2g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 3.9g 2g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.24mg 1mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 1200mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 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 70mg 78mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 6.23g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 8g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 1.58g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Kielbasa
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.