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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.05µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.25mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 1112mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 19.12g | 14.3g | 10% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 17µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 13.34g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 3.3mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 134mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.83g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 11IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 9.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 323kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 281mg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 27.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 2.98g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)