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Canadian bacon vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and Bratwurst

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 93% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Bratwurst has 4 times less Selenium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 50.4µg of Selenium, while Bratwurst has 14.1µg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.4%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.3%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +520.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
Contains more FatsFats +847.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +537.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 146kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 28.31g 12.2g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 1.8g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.8g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 999mg 283mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Bratwurst
Sugar 1.2g 0g Bratwurst
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.73mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 309mg 130mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 50.4µg 14.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.38mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.11mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.69mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.2mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.008g Bratwurst
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 6.08g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.107mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.465mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.485mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 0.81mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 0.903mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.364mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.405mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.464mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.395mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Canadian bacon
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.