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Pork hock vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork hock and Bratwurst

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork hock.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less Selenium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 26.3µg of Selenium, while Bratwurst has 14.1µg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

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

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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 Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +502.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +502.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 A +∞%
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%
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%
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 A +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +149.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.6%
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +56.6%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Fats +149.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork hock Bratwurst
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
14%
Pork hock
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
42%
Bratwurst

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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.