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Pork bacon vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork bacon and bratwurst

  • Pork bacon has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 82% more.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times more phosphorus than bratwurst. Pork bacon contains 506mg of phosphorus, while bratwurst contains 130mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork bacon is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +192.9%
Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
Contains more OtherOther +153.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.1%
Contains more WaterWater +352.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 +138.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Bratwurst
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Bratwurst DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 14.1µg 82%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.67µg 63%
Sodium 2193mg 848mg 58%
Phosphorus 506mg 130mg 54%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.11mg 47%
Protein 35.73g 12.2g 47%
Saturated fat 14.187g 6.08g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 8g 28%
Fats 43.27g 26.34g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.58g 22%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Calories 548kcal 297kcal 13%
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg 11%
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg 10%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.47mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.2mg 8%
Potassium 539mg 283mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.69mg 7%
Iron 1.49mg 1mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 2g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 2g N/A
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.107g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.