Bratwurst vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bratwurst and pork
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 82% higher.
- Pork has 14 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while pork has 62mg.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index than pork.
Food types used in this article are Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +221.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.7µg | 82% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 45.3µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.877mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 62mg | 34% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 27.32g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.464mg | 20% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 13.92g | 19% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 246mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 5.037mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 6.19g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 5.23g | 4% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 423mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 242kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.39mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.