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Bratwurst vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bratwurst and Pork leg

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, however, Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Pork leg.
  • Pork leg has 18 times less Sodium than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of Sodium, while Pork leg has 47mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.5%

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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +323.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.685mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +128.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%

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% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.54g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.38g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork leg Opinion
Calories 297kcal 245kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 17.43g Pork leg
Fats 26.34g 18.87g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Pork leg
Calcium 7mg 5mg Bratwurst
Potassium 283mg 315mg Pork leg
Iron 1mg 0.85mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.065mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.93mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 199mg Pork leg
Sodium 848mg 47mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.041mg 0.023mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.685mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.63µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 7µg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.08g 6.54g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.01g Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.465mg 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 0.81mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 0.903mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.364mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.464mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.395mg 0.659mg Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork leg
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.