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Bratwurst vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bratwurst and pizza

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and zinc, while pizza has more folate, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 94% higher.
  • Pizza contains 5 times less cholesterol than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 78mg of cholesterol, while pizza contains 17mg.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2585.7%
Contains more IronIron +148%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +778%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.1%

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +171.8%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.5%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.681g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.42µg 94%
Fats 26.34g 9.69g 26%
Folate 4µg 93µg 22%
Cholesterol 78mg 17mg 20%
Iron 1mg 2.48mg 19%
Calcium 7mg 188mg 18%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.36mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.608g 13%
Phosphorus 130mg 216mg 12%
Selenium 14.1µg 19.9µg 11%
Sodium 848mg 598mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 2g 33.33g 10%
Zinc 2.47mg 1.34mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.08mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.465g 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.825mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg 3%
Potassium 283mg 172mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 266kcal 2%
Protein 12.2g 11.39g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.39mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.681g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.195mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.615g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.