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Brotwurst vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brotwurst and Pork loin

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, however, Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Pork loin.
  • Pork loin contains 22 times less Sodium than Brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 1112mg of Sodium, while Pork loin contains 50mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.3%

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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +286.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.248mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +121%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +376.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%

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% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.1%

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 loin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Pork loin Opinion
Calories 323kcal 198kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 27.8g 12.58g Brotwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 63mg
Vitamin D 11IU 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 48mg 18mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 1.03mg 0.79mg Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Pork loin
Copper 0.08mg 0.056mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 1.74mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 1112mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.21mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.53µg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 1µg Brotwurst
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 9.93g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 5.61g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.34g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.6mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.08mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.14mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.37mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.68mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.44mg 0.77mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (63 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.