Bratwurst vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bratwurst and Canadian bacon
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 93% more than Canadian bacon.
- Canadian bacon has 6 times less saturated fat than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 6.08g of saturated fat, while Canadian bacon has 1.039g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.
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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 | +78.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.4% |
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 | +15.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +520.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.43µg | 93% |
Selenium | 14.1µg | 50.4µg | 66% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 9.988mg | 43% |
Fats | 26.34g | 2.78g | 36% |
Protein | 12.2g | 28.31g | 32% |
Phosphorus | 130mg | 309mg | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.669mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 6.08g | 1.039g | 23% |
Potassium | 283mg | 999mg | 21% |
Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 1.255g | 17% |
Calories | 297kcal | 146kcal | 8% |
Zinc | 2.47mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.485g | 7% |
Sodium | 848mg | 993mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 67mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
Carbs | 2g | 1.8g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2g | 1.8g | N/A |
Calcium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.464mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.395mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Contains more FatsFats | +847.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +132% |
Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +64.1% |
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Carbs
~1.8g
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
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +537.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |