Brotwurst vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brotwurst and Italian sausage
- Brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12, yet Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin D, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 31% higher.
- Brotwurst contains 2 times more calcium than Italian sausage. Brotwurst contains 48mg of calcium, while Italian sausage contains 21mg.
- Italian sausage contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.3 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
2.98 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
3.62 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.31g
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.195g
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 | 2.05µg | 1.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.623mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 743mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 14.3g | 19.12g | 10% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 22µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.34g | 17.108g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 4.165mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.83g | 3.518g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.39mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.93g | 10.195g | 1% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 344kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 27.31g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.98g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2.98g | 4.27g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.98g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.61mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.08mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.14mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.68mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.44mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)