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Pepperoni vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Bratwurst different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 58% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 26 times more Manganese than Bratwurst. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Bratwurst contains only 0.041mg.
  • Bratwurst has less Saturated Fat.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +2519.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +2519.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.7%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Equal in Zinc - 2.47

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Water +98.4%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 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 Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.5%
Contains more Water +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 19.25g 12.2g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 26.34g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 504kcal 297kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 130mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 1582mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.44mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.041mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 14.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.213mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.11mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.69mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.2mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 4µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.107mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.465mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.485mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 0.81mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.903mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.364mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.405mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.464mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.395mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 1.527g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 17.708g 6.08g Bratwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 8g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.58g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Pepperoni
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.628g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.