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Ham vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ham and Bratwurst?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Ham has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Bratwurst. Ham has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst has 0.2mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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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.
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Ham
Ham
6
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% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
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 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +310.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
3
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +71.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%
Contains more FatsFats +376.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 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 -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +205.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 145kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 20.93g 12.2g Ham
Fats 5.53g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 1.5g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.5g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 53mg 78mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Bratwurst
Calcium 8mg 7mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 283mg Ham
Iron 1.48mg 1mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.88mg 2.47mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 130mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.041mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 14.1µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.38mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.11mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.2mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 3µg 4µg Bratwurst
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 6.08g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.107mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.465mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.485mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.81mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.903mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.364mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.405mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.464mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.395mg Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
45%
Ham
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.