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Pork chop vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pork chop and bratwurst

  • Pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Pork chop contains 3 times more selenium than bratwurst. Pork chop contains 36.4µg of selenium, while bratwurst contains 14.1µg.
  • Pork chop contains less saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork chop is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +304.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +83.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.67µg 84%
Selenium 36.4µg 14.1µg 41%
Sodium 74mg 848mg 34%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 3.11mg 30%
Protein 23.72g 12.2g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.2mg 22%
Fats 14.35g 26.34g 18%
Phosphorus 241mg 130mg 16%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.38mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.213mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.69mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.339g 6.08g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 8g 8%
Zinc 3.15mg 2.47mg 6%
Calcium 56mg 7mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calories 231kcal 297kcal 3%
Copper 0.105mg 0.08mg 3%
Iron 0.87mg 1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.58g 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 283mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Cholesterol 78mg 78mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork chop 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
51%
Pork chop
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.