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Polish sausage vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Polish sausage and Bratwurst?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Polish sausage has 2 times more Sodium than Bratwurst. While Polish sausage has 1540mg of Sodium, Bratwurst has only 848mg.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types 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 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
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 CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.8%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 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 +21.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 259kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 17.6g 12.2g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 3.6g 2g Polish sausage
Carbs 3.6g 2g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 78mg Polish sausage
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Bratwurst
Calcium 12mg 7mg Polish sausage
Potassium 237mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 0.88mg 1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg Polish sausage
Zinc 1.93mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 136mg 130mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 848mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.049mg 0.041mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 14.1µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.38mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 3.11mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 8.01g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 8g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.107mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg 0.465mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.485mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 0.81mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 0.903mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.364mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.405mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg 0.464mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.395mg Polish sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Polish sausage
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.93g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.