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Pork vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork and Bratwurst

  • Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bratwurst is 82% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 3 times less Selenium than Pork. Pork has 45.3µg of Selenium, while Bratwurst has 14.1µg.
  • Pork is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.6%
~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.
Pork
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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% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +281.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +123.9%
Contains more FatsFats +89.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +215.7%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 242kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 27.32g 12.2g Pork
Fats 13.92g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 80mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Pork
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 283mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.39mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 246mg 130mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 848mg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 45.3µg 14.1µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.38mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.213mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 3.11mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.69mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.2mg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 5µg 4µg Pork
Choline 93.9mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 6.08g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.107mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.465mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.485mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 0.81mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.903mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.364mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.405mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.464mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.395mg Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.