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Bratwurst vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Pepperoni different?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 58% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pepperoni. While Bratwurst contains 2.67µg of Vitamin B12, Pepperoni contains only 1.3µg.
  • Bratwurst has less Cholesterol.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties 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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2519.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.7%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg

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% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 297kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 12.2g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 26.34g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 2g 1.18g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.18g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 283mg 274mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.47mg 2.44mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 158mg Pepperoni
Sodium 848mg 1582mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.041mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 14.1µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.271mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.3µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 4µg 5µg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Bratwurst
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 6.08g 17.708g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.465mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.81mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.903mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.364mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.464mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.395mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.628g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.