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Bologna sausage vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bologna sausage and bratwurst

  • Bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • Bratwurst contains less saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bologna, pork 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg
~equal in Sodium ~848mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +187.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +32.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.67µg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.38mg 12%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Fats 19.87g 26.34g 10%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg 6%
Protein 15.3g 12.2g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 3.11mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.213mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 1.58g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 8g 4%
Zinc 2.03mg 2.47mg 4%
Saturated fat 6.839g 6.08g 3%
Selenium 12.7µg 14.1µg 3%
Calories 247kcal 297kcal 3%
Iron 0.77mg 1mg 3%
Sodium 907mg 848mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Phosphorus 139mg 130mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.69mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 2g N/A
Carbs 0.73g 2g 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 7mg 0%
Potassium 281mg 283mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Bologna sausage
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.759g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.