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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.
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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~1.8g

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% 45% 17%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 297kcal 146kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 26.34g 2.78g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 1.8g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.8g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 283mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1mg 0.56mg Bratwurst
Sugar 0g 1.2g Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.73mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 848mg 993mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.041mg 0.016mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.185mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.43µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.008g Bratwurst
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 1.255g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.485g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.465mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 0.81mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 0.903mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.364mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.464mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.395mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Canadian bacon
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
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.