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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.
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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.9mg
~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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~1.82g

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% 11%
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.
Bratwurst Summer sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 297kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 12.2g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 26.34g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 2g 1.62g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.82g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 283mg 206mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Bratwurst
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.25mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 848mg 1483mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.041mg 0.032mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 7.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.249mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.16mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.9mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.13mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.73µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 7µg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 6.08g 10.47g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.465mg 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 0.81mg 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 0.903mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.364mg 0.36mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.464mg 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.395mg 0.47mg Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
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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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.