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Pork hock vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork hock and Bratwurst

  • Pork hock has more Selenium, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork hock.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less Selenium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 26.3µg of Selenium, while Bratwurst has 14.1µg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks 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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
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 +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +502.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 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 +56.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +149.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 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 -46.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork hock Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 171kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 19.11g 12.2g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Bratwurst
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.14mg 1mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 60mg 130mg Bratwurst
Sodium 1050mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 26.3µg 14.1µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 1µg 4µg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 3.231g 6.08g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.516mg 0.465mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.841mg 0.81mg Pork hock
Lysine 0.822mg 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.211mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.405mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.464mg Pork hock
Histidine 0.211mg 0.395mg Bratwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork hock 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
13%
Pork hock
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.