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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
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 +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2519.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~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% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 504kcal 297kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 12.2g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 26.34g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.18g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.33mg 1mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 158mg 130mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.041mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 14.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 4µg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Bratwurst
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 8g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.58g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Pepperoni
48%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 734mg)
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.