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Pork bacon vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork bacon and brotwurst

  • Pork bacon has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily selenium needs 76% more than brotwurst.
  • Brotwurst contains 17 times less vitamin B5 than pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 1.033mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Brotwurst has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.8%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +97%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.7%
Contains more WaterWater +309.7%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%

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 Brotwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Brotwurst DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 17µg 76%
Phosphorus 506mg 134mg 53%
Sodium 2193mg 1112mg 47%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 3.3mg 46%
Protein 35.73g 14.3g 43%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.05µg 37%
Fats 43.27g 27.8g 24%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Saturated fat 14.187g 9.93g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.06mg 19%
Cholesterol 107mg 63mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.83g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 13.34g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.13mg 14%
Calories 548kcal 323kcal 11%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.1mg 11%
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg 11%
Potassium 539mg 281mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.25mg 8%
Iron 1.49mg 1.03mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 48mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 1.35g 2.98g 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.27mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.44mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.