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Chorizo vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Bratwurst

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Iron, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +97.5%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77.9%
~equal in Carbs ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 455kcal 297kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 12.2g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 26.34g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.86g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 283mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 3.41mg 2.47mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 130mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 21.1µg 14.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.38mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.11mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.69mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.58g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.107mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.465mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.485mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.81mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.903mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.364mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.405mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.464mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.395mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
67%
Chorizo
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.3g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.