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Brotwurst vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brotwurst and pork spare ribs

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 70% more than pork spare ribs.
  • Brotwurst has 14 times more sodium than pork spare ribs. While brotwurst has 1112mg of sodium, pork spare ribs have only 81mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~141mg

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% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +439.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg
~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +162.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~15.47g

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.7%

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 spare ribs
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Pork spare ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.38µg 70%
Sodium 1112mg 81mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.574mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 8.542g 12%
Choline 59.7mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.625mg 11%
Saturated fat 9.93g 7.529g 11%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2.3µg 10%
Vitamin D 11IU 91IU 10%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.662mg 9%
Selenium 17µg 22µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.953g 7%
Fats 27.8g 23.4g 7%
Cholesterol 63mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.319mg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.5mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 15mg 3%
Protein 14.3g 15.47g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.251mg 2%
Calories 323kcal 277kcal 2%
Iron 1.03mg 0.91mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.37mg 1%
Phosphorus 134mg 141mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 281mg 242mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.222g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.163mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.695mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.761mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.435mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.65mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pork spare ribs
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
40%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.401g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs 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?
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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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.