Headcheese vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between headcheese and bratwurst?
- Headcheese is richer in iron, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Headcheese has 2 times more iron than bratwurst. Headcheese has 1.5mg of iron, while bratwurst has 1mg.
- Headcheese contains less saturated fat.
- Headcheese has a lower glycemic index than bratwurst.
We used Headcheese, pork 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +812.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14000% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +606.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.67µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.38mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 14.1µg | 25% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 26.34g | 24% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 3.11mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 2.47mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 6.08g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 130mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 297kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 283mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 8g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Sodium | 941mg | 848mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 1.58g | 3% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 12.2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
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 | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.3% |
