Luncheon meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and bratwurst?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, copper, and monounsaturated fat.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 3 times more selenium than bratwurst. Luncheon meat has 38.3µg of selenium, while bratwurst has 14.1µg.
- Luncheon meat contains less saturated fat.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.3% |
~equal in
Other
~2.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
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 | -35.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.58g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.67µg | 73% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 14.1µg | 44% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 26.34g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.38mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.11mg | 13% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 12.2g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 6.08g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 130mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 848mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.58g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.485mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
33%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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