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Bratwurst vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bratwurst and Pork loin

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 89% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 17 times more Sodium than Pork loin. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Pork loin contains 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +26.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.5%

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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +403.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.723mg
~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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +269.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork loin Opinion
Calories 297kcal 198kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 26.34g 12.58g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 7mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 283mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 1mg 0.79mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.056mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.74mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 848mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.53µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 1µg Bratwurst
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 6.08g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 5.61g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.34g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.465mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 0.81mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 0.903mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.364mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.464mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.395mg 0.77mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin 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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.