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Brotwurst vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brotwurst and bratwurst?

  • Brotwurst is higher in selenium and monounsaturated Fat, yet bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
  • Brotwurst has 7 times more Calcium than bratwurst. While brotwurst has 48mg of Calcium, bratwurst has only 7mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in bratwurst is lower.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this article.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +585.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.11mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49%
Contains more OtherOther +28.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%
~equal in Fats ~26.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 323kcal 297kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 12.2g Brotwurst
Fats 27.8g 26.34g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 2g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 2g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 78mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Brotwurst
Calcium 48mg 7mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1mg Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.1mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 130mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 17µg 14.1µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.11mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 5µg 4µg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 8g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.58g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.107mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.465mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.485mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0.81mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0.903mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.364mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.405mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0.464mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.395mg Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.85g)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.