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Bratwurst vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bratwurst and pork spare ribs

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 95% more than pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs have 10 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 848mg of sodium, while pork spare ribs have 81mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork spare ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~141mg

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% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.625mg
~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
~equal in Water ~59.75g

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.542g

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 spare ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pork spare ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.38µg 95%
Sodium 848mg 81mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.574mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.953g 16%
Selenium 14.1µg 22µg 14%
Vitamin D 2.3µg 12%
Vitamin D 91IU 11%
Choline 59.7mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.662mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.08g 7.529g 7%
Protein 12.2g 15.47g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.319mg 5%
Fats 26.34g 23.4g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.251mg 3%
Phosphorus 130mg 141mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 8.542g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.625mg 1%
Calories 297kcal 277kcal 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.01mg 1%
Iron 1mg 0.91mg 1%
Potassium 283mg 242mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 15mg 1%
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.222g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.163mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.695mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.761mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.435mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.65mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Pork spare ribs
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
40%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
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.
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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.