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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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 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.
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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +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
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%
~equal in 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.
Pork leg Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 245kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 17.43g 12.2g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 73mg 78mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 7mg Bratwurst
Potassium 315mg 283mg Pork leg
Iron 0.85mg 1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.93mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 199mg 130mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 848mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.023mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 29.4µg 14.1µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.38mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.11mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 7µg 4µg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 8g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 1.58g Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.107mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.465mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.485mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 0.81mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 0.903mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.364mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.405mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.464mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.395mg Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
42%
Pork leg
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.