Pork leg vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork leg and bratwurst
- Pork leg has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
- Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than pork leg.
- Bratwurst has 2 times less selenium than pork leg. Pork leg has 29.4µg of selenium, while bratwurst has 14.1µg.
- Pork leg contains less sodium.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork leg is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +323.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.5% |
~equal in
Water
~56.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.2% |
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Saturated fat
~6.08g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2.67µg | 85% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 848mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.38mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 14.1µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 26.34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 12.2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 130mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 3.11mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.47mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 1.58g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 6.08g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 8g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
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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
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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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