Bratwurst vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bratwurst and ham?
- Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B5, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Bratwurst has 3 times more saturated fat than ham. Bratwurst has 6.08g of saturated fat, while ham has 1.81g.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than bratwurst.
We used Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +310.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +376.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.65µg | 84% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 5.53g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.754mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 1.81g | 19% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 20.93g | 17% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 1203mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 2.62g | 13% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 19.5µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 196mg | 9% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 145kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 0.54g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 4.023mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.403mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 287mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.