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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of 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.
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Manganese +41.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +207.7%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Equal in Other - 2.69
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 Carbs +207.7%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Equal in Other - 2.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.1%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.65g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 26.34g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 2g 0.65g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 7mg 18mg Italian sausage raw
Iron 1mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 283mg 253mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 2.47mg 1.79mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.041mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 14.1µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.51mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 4µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.91µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.465mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.81mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.903mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.364mg 0.346mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.464mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.395mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 78mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 6.08g 11.27g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.