Brotwurst vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brotwurst and pork shoulder
- Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin D, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Brotwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than pork shoulder.
- Pork shoulder contains 17 times less sodium than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 1112mg of sodium, while pork shoulder contains 65mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1098.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.7% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
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 | 0.74µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 65mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.767mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 9.93g | 6.24g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.348mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 25.5µg | 15% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 17.99g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.34g | 8.01g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.719mg | 13% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 70IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 1.7µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 182mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.83g | 1.92g | 6% |
| Protein | 14.3g | 17.18g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.7mg | 5% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 236kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.275mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.833mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 302mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.98g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.61mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.08mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.14mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.68mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.44mg | 0.656mg | 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%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)