Pork shoulder vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork shoulder and bratwurst
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12.
- Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Pork shoulder contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than bratwurst. Pork shoulder contains 0.767mg of vitamin B1, while bratwurst contains 0.38mg.
- Pork shoulder contains less sodium.
- Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork shoulder is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +260.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
26.34 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
56.65 g
Other:
2.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
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 | +21.5% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 2.67µg | 80% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 848mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.38mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 14.1µg | 21% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 26.34g | 13% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 12.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 130mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 3.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.47mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 6.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 8g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 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
47%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)