Ham vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and brotwurst different?
- Ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron; however, brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 58% higher.
- Ham contains 7 times more vitamin B5 than brotwurst. While ham contains 0.403mg of vitamin B5, brotwurst contains only 0.06mg.
- Ham has less saturated fat.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +43.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +571.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +215.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +424.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.05µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.25mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 9.93g | 37% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 27.8g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 13.34g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.83g | 15% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 20.93g | 14.3g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 134mg | 9% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 323kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.1mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.3mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 1112mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 11IU | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 2.98g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 281mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.