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Bratwurst vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bratwurst and Pork jowl?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Bratwurst has 34 times more Sodium than Pork jowl. While Bratwurst has 848mg of Sodium, Pork jowl has only 25mg.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.386
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.386

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +155.3%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Fats +164.3%
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +155.3%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Fats +164.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.3%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 6.38g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 7mg 4mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 0.42mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 3mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 86mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 148mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 2.47mg 0.84mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.005mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 1.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.535mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.25mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.09mg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.82µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0.21mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.168mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0.446mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg 0.528mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.095mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.239mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg 0.305mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg 0.072mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 90mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 25.26g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork jowl
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.