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Pork jowl vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork jowl and Bratwurst?

  • Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bratwurst is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw 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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
1
:
9
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +840%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +91.2%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +720%
Contains more Selenium +840%

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.
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
5
:
4
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Pork jowl
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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4
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Fats +164.3%
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +155.3%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Pork jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Bratwurst
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 Fats +164.3%
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +155.3%
Contains more Other +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
2
:
1
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 6.38g 12.2g Bratwurst
Fats 69.61g 26.34g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 655kcal 297kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 7mg Bratwurst
Iron 0.42mg 1mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 86mg 130mg Bratwurst
Potassium 148mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 25mg 848mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.005mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 1.5µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.38mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.213mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 3.11mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 1µg 4µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.21mg 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.446mg 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.528mg 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.095mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.305mg 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.072mg 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 90mg 78mg Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 25.26g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 8g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 1.58g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork jowl Bratwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Pork jowl
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.