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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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 +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%
~equal in Sodium ~848mg

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% 5% 27% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 +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
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 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 -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 157kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 13.83g 12.2g Headcheese
Fats 10.9g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 69mg 78mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Bratwurst
Calcium 16mg 7mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.5mg 1mg Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg 0.08mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 56mg 130mg Bratwurst
Sodium 941mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 0.1µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Choline 104.1mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 6.08g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
24%
Headcheese
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.