Pasta vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pasta and bratwurst?
- Pasta is richer in folate, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
- Pasta has 16 times more folate than bratwurst. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while bratwurst has 4µg.
- Pasta contains less cholesterol.
- Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1079.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1807.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1146.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2408.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +806.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6351.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.67µg | 105% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 26.34g | 39% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 848mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 6.08g | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.1µg | 26% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 8g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.47mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 78mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 4µg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 12.2g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 3.11mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 130mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.69mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 283mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 2g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.58g | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.395mg | 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
15%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.