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Bratwurst vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bratwurst and Luncheon meat?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Luncheon meat. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Luncheon meat has 0.128mg.
  • Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
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% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.6%
~equal in Potassium ~300mg
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg
~equal in Sodium ~820mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.037mg

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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +106.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
~equal in Other ~2.82g

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.565g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 17.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 26.34g 12.77g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 1.04g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.04g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 7mg 5mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 1mg 0.97mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 848mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.037mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.128mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.213mg
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.613mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.92µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 0µg Bratwurst
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 5.685g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.565g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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

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.