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Bratwurst vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and pollock different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B1 and zinc; however, pollock is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pollock is 55% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 38 times more saturated fat than pollock. While bratwurst contains 6.08g of saturated fat, pollock contains only 0.159g.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +928.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.8%

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.223mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +2132.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5870.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pollock DV% diff.
Selenium 14.1µg 44.1µg 55%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 3.66µg 41%
Fats 26.34g 1.18g 39%
Saturated fat 6.08g 0.159g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.054mg 27%
Protein 12.2g 23.48g 23%
Phosphorus 130mg 267mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 0.134g 20%
Sodium 848mg 419mg 19%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.57mg 17%
Magnesium 15mg 81mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.329mg 10%
Calories 297kcal 111kcal 9%
Calcium 7mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.583g 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Iron 1mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.432mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.949mg 5%
Potassium 283mg 430mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 86mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.223mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.018mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 4µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pollock
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
48%
Bratwurst
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.