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Bratwurst vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and italian sausage raw different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, while italian sausage raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 73% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw is lower in sodium.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types were used in this article.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.9%
~equal in Water ~51.08g
~equal in Other ~2.69g

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.91µg 73%
Saturated fat 6.08g 11.27g 24%
Selenium 14.1µg 24.8µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.03g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 14.34g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.568mg 16%
Fats 26.34g 31.33g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.3mg 8%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.79mg 6%
Sodium 848mg 731mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.51mg 4%
Protein 12.2g 14.25g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 346kcal 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 142mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Iron 1mg 1.18mg 2%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 283mg 253mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.25mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.058mg 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0.65g N/A
Carbs 2g 0.65g 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
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.

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.