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Bratwurst vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and pork chop

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 11 times more sodium than pork chop. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while pork chop contains 74mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, 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.
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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.2%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +83.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.4%
~equal in Water ~61.45g

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 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%

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 chop
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork chop DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.66µg 84%
Selenium 14.1µg 36.4µg 41%
Sodium 848mg 74mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 7.927mg 30%
Protein 12.2g 23.72g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.489mg 22%
Fats 26.34g 14.35g 18%
Phosphorus 130mg 241mg 16%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.49mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.313mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.104mg 8%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.339g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 4.887g 8%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.15mg 6%
Calcium 7mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calories 297kcal 231kcal 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.87mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.894g 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 315mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.