Bratwurst vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bratwurst and blood sausage?
- Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet blood sausage is higher in iron.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% more.
- Bratwurst has 6 times more phosphorus than blood sausage. While bratwurst has 130mg of phosphorus, blood sausage has only 22mg.
- The amount of sodium in blood sausage is lower.
We used Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Blood sausage types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +644.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +490.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 1µg | 70% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6.4mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 13.4g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.07mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 15.9g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 120mg | 14% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 34.5g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 3.46g | 13% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.04mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 1.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 283mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 680mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 14.6g | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 15.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.39mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blood sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.