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Bratwurst vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and bologna sausage

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
  • 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 Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg
~equal in Sodium ~907mg
~equal in Selenium ~12.7µg

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% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

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

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.4%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
40%
Bologna sausage

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.