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Brotwurst vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brotwurst and Italian sausage raw

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, while Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 3 times less Calcium than Brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 48mg of Calcium, while Italian sausage raw contains 18mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian sausage raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
4
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Equal in Potassium - 253
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Equal in Potassium - 253
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
6
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
4
:
1
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
Equal in Water - 51.08
Brotwurst
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
Equal in Water - 51.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 14.34
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 14.34

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0.65g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 14.25g Brotwurst
Fats 27.8g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 2.98g 0.65g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 2.98g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 48mg 18mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 281mg 253mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 2.1mg 1.79mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 17µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.168mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 5µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.91µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.114mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.563mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.52mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0.956mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 1.083mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.346mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.477mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0.572mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.411mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 76mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 11.27g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
40%
Brotwurst
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
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 - $2.2)
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.
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.