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Italian sausage vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Italian sausage and Brotwurst

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brotwurst is 31% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 4 times more Vitamin D than Brotwurst. Italian sausage contains 41IU of Vitamin D, while Brotwurst contains 11IU.
  • Italian sausage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.8%
~equal in Fats ~27.8g
~equal in Water ~51.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.93g

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 Brotwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 344kcal 323kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 14.3g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 27.8g Brotwurst
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 4.17g 2.98g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 2.98g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 63mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 11IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 304mg 281mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.03mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 2.98g Italian sausage
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.39mg 2.1mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 134mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 1112mg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 0.3µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 22µg 17µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.23mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.3mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.93g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 13.34g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.83g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.13mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.6mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.61mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.08mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.14mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.37mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.54mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.68mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.44mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage 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
47%
Italian sausage
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.265g)
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.