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Brotwurst vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brotwurst and Pork?

  • Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin D.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Brotwurst has 18 times more Sodium than Pork. While Brotwurst has 1112mg of Sodium, Pork has only 62mg.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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Pork
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +152.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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.
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Pork
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1063.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +306.7%
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Water +12.8%
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +306.7%
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Pork Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 27.32g Pork
Fats 27.8g 13.92g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 242kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Pork
Calcium 48mg 19mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 0.87mg Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 134mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 281mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 1112mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 11IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.7µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.6mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.08mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.14mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.37mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.68mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.44mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 63mg 80mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 6.19g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.2g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.