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Pork Meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pork Meat and bratwurst

  • Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than bratwurst. While pork Meat contains 0.739mg of vitamin B6, bratwurst contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pork Meat is lower.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +650.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
39% 51% 10%
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 -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +499.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.67µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.38mg 48%
Selenium 38.2µg 14.1µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.2mg 41%
Fats 3.51g 26.34g 35%
Sodium 57mg 848mg 34%
Protein 26.17g 12.2g 28%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.11mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.198g 6.08g 22%
Phosphorus 267mg 130mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 8g 17%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.213mg 13%
Calories 143kcal 297kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 1.58g 7%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.69mg 6%
Potassium 421mg 283mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Iron 1.15mg 1mg 2%
Cholesterol 73mg 78mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Calcium 6mg 7mg 0%
Zinc 2.42mg 2.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Bratwurst
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
63%
Pork Meat
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.