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Bratwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bratwurst and Pork hock

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork hock.
  • Pork hock has 6 times less Potassium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 283mg of Potassium, while Pork hock has 47mg.
  • Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +502.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.38mg

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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.9%

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 hock
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork hock Opinion
Calories 297kcal 171kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 26.34g 10.54g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 6mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 283mg 47mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.47mg 2.38mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 60mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 1050mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.041mg 0.022mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.068mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 1.1mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.344mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.064mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.51µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 1µg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 5.134g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.198g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.038mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.325mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0.841mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.903mg 0.822mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.211mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.464mg 0.478mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.395mg 0.211mg Bratwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bratwurst Pork hock
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
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst 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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.