Bratwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bratwurst and summer sausage
- Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, summer sausage is richer in vitamin A, iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than summer sausage.
- Summer sausage has 2 times less selenium than bratwurst. Bratwurst has 14.1µg of selenium, while summer sausage has 7.5µg.
- Bratwurst contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1057.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.1% |
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Carbs
~1.82g
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.1% |
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 | 1.73µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 848mg | 1483mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.08g | 10.47g | 20% |
| Fats | 26.34g | 37.91g | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.26mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8g | 13.68g | 14% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 19.43g | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 7.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.38mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.58g | 3.02g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 178mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 426kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.47mg | 2.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 2% | |
| Potassium | 283mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.11mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0.47mg | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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