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Pork spare ribs vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pork spare ribs and bratwurst

  • Pork spare ribs have more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 95% more than pork spare ribs.
  • Bratwurst has 3 times less vitamin B6 than pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 0.574mg of vitamin B6, while bratwurst has 0.2mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less saturated fat.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of pork spare ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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 0% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +602.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 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 +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 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 +150.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.2%
~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 spare ribs Bratwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.67µg 95%
Sodium 81mg 848mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.2mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.58g 16%
Selenium 22µg 14.1µg 14%
Vitamin D 2.3µg 12%
Vitamin D 91IU 11%
Choline 59.7mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 3.11mg 10%
Saturated fat 7.529g 6.08g 7%
Protein 15.47g 12.2g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.38mg 5%
Fats 23.4g 26.34g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.213mg 3%
Phosphorus 141mg 130mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.542g 8g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.69mg 1%
Calories 277kcal 297kcal 1%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.041mg 1%
Iron 0.91mg 1mg 1%
Potassium 242mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 7mg 1%
Cholesterol 80mg 78mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Zinc 2.5mg 2.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.222g N/A
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.695mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.318mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.435mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.426mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs 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
40%
Pork spare ribs
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.