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Brotwurst vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brotwurst and pork bacon

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily selenium needs 76% more than brotwurst.
  • Pork bacon contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 2.05µg of vitamin B12, while pork bacon contains 1.16µg.
  • Brotwurst has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.8%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.1%

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% 4.5% 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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.7%
Contains more WaterWater +309.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +97%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.7%

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 bacon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Pork bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 17µg 59µg 76%
Phosphorus 134mg 506mg 53%
Sodium 1112mg 2193mg 47%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 10.623mg 46%
Protein 14.3g 35.73g 43%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.16µg 37%
Fats 27.8g 43.27g 24%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Saturated fat 9.93g 14.187g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.033mg 19%
Cholesterol 63mg 107mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 4.859g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 19.065g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.309mg 14%
Calories 323kcal 548kcal 11%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.36mg 11%
Copper 0.08mg 0.182mg 11%
Potassium 281mg 539mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.348mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 1.49mg 6%
Calcium 48mg 10mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.251mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 1.35g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 1.35g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.32mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.