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Bratwurst vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and chorizo

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, while chorizo has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in bratwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
~equal in Carbs ~1.86g

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130%
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.
Bratwurst Chorizo
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Chorizo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.08g 14.38g 38%
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 18.4g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.53mg 25%
Protein 12.2g 24.1g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.63mg 21%
Fats 26.34g 38.27g 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Sodium 848mg 1235mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.46g 13%
Selenium 14.1µg 21.1µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.131mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.12mg 9%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.41mg 9%
Calories 297kcal 455kcal 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg 7%
Iron 1mg 1.59mg 7%
Phosphorus 130mg 150mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 398mg 3%
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 2g 1.86g 0%
Net carbs 2g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.3g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.