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.
Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~60.6g
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
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% |