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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
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 FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
~equal in Protein ~14.3g
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.34g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.05µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.25mg 27%
Sodium 731mg 1112mg 17%
Selenium 24.8µg 17µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.06mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 2.83g 8%
Saturated fat 11.27g 9.93g 6%
Fats 31.33g 27.8g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.23mg 5%
Cholesterol 76mg 63mg 4%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.1mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 48mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 13.34g 3%
Iron 1.18mg 1.03mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Calories 346kcal 323kcal 1%
Potassium 253mg 281mg 1%
Phosphorus 142mg 134mg 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 2.98g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Protein 14.25g 14.3g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 2.98g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.44mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
37%
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.
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. 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.