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Pork loin vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork loin and Brotwurst

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Pork loin.
  • Brotwurst contains 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Pork loin. Pork loin contains 0.723mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 loin
Pork loin
5
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5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +95.3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%

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 loin
Pork loin
8
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +286.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +376.3%
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +38%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +376.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
1
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2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.2%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 19.74g 14.3g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 198kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 0.79mg 1.03mg Brotwurst
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 134mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 281mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 1112mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.056mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 33.2µg 17µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 21IU 11IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.25mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.23mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 3.3mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.06mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.13mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.13mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.61mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.08mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 1.14mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.37mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.54mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.68mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.44mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 63mg
Saturated Fat 4.36g 9.93g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.83g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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 loin
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (63 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.