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Bratwurst vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bratwurst and pork Meat

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, while pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than pork Meat.
  • Bratwurst contains 15 times more sodium than pork Meat. While bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, pork Meat contains only 57mg.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.42mg

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +650.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +499.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.57µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.95mg 48%
Selenium 14.1µg 38.2µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.739mg 41%
Fats 26.34g 3.51g 35%
Sodium 848mg 57mg 34%
Protein 12.2g 26.17g 28%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.432mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.08g 1.198g 22%
Phosphorus 130mg 267mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 1.334g 17%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.387mg 13%
Calories 297kcal 143kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.506g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.012mg 6%
Potassium 283mg 421mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 1.15mg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg 2%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 6mg 0%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.