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Italian sausage raw vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian sausage raw and Brotwurst

  • Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Italian sausage raw. Italian sausage raw contains 0.51mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Equal in Protein - 14.3
Equal in Water - 51.3
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Equal in Protein - 14.3
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.34
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.34

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 14.25g 14.3g Brotwurst
Fats 31.33g 27.8g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 346kcal 323kcal Italian sausage raw
Sugar 2.98g Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.18mg 1.03mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 142mg 134mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg 281mg Brotwurst
Sodium 731mg 1112mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.058mg 0.04mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 17µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.3mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.06mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 5µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.563mg 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.61mg Brotwurst
Leucine 0.956mg 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.083mg 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.346mg 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.54mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.572mg 0.68mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.411mg 0.44mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 76mg 63mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 11.27g 9.93g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 13.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 2.83g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.