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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
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 +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%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

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% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 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 +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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 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 +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.
Pork shoulder Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 236kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 17.18g 12.2g Pork shoulder
Fats 17.99g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 71mg 78mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Calcium 15mg 7mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 283mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.05mg 1mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.08mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 2.47mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 182mg 130mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 848mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 25.5µg 14.1µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.38mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.213mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 3.11mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.69mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.2mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 5µg 4µg Pork shoulder
Choline 60.6mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 8g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 1.58g Pork shoulder
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.107mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.768mg 0.465mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.485mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg 0.81mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg 0.903mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg 0.364mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.405mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg 0.464mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg 0.395mg Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
49%
Pork shoulder
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
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)

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.