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Brotwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brotwurst and Summer sausage

  • Brotwurst has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin A 25% more than Brotwurst.
  • Brotwurst has 2 times more Selenium than Summer sausage. While Brotwurst has 17µg of Selenium, Summer sausage has only 7.5µg.
  • Brotwurst has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg

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 0% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.3µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%

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% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.47g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.68g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 323kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 14.3g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 27.8g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 2.98g 1.62g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 1.82g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 89mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Brotwurst
Calcium 48mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 281mg 206mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 2.98g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 134mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1112mg 1483mg Brotwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.3µg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.032mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 7.5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.249mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.16mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.9mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.73µg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 7µg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 9.93g 10.47g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.6mg 0.54mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.08mg 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.14mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.37mg 0.36mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.68mg 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.44mg 0.47mg Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.