Bratwurst vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between bratwurst and pork shoulder
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Bratwurst contains 13 times more sodium than pork shoulder. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while pork shoulder contains 65mg.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork shoulder is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.58 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.24g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.01g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.67µg | 0.74µg | 80% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 65mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.767mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 25.5µg | 21% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 17.99g | 13% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.348mg | 11% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 17.18g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 3.833mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.275mg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 236kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.7mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.719mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 6.24g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 8.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)