Bratwurst vs Bacon and beef sticks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon and beef sticks is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Bratwurst 341
Bacon and 517
Protein (g)
Bratwurst 14.0
Bacon and 29.1
Carbs (g)
Bratwurst 0
Bacon and 0.800
Fat (g)
Bratwurst 31.7
Bacon and 44.2
Fiber (g)
Bratwurst 0
Bacon and 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon and beef sticks — 29.1g vs 14.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bratwurst, veal, cooked — 341 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon and beef sticks scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Bratwurst | Bacon and beef sticks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 341 kcal | 517 kcal | -34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 53.5 g | 21.6 g | +148% |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 29.1 g | -52% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.7 g | 44.2 g | -28% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.800 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 14.9 g | 16.0 g | -7% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.0 g | 21.9 g | -41% |
| Cholesterol | 79.0 mg | 102 mg | -23% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.054 mg | 0.600 mg | -91% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.192 mg | 0.285 mg | -33% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.43 mg | 4.87 mg | +12% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.958 mg | 1.06 mg | -10% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.307 mg | 0.500 mg | -39% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +350% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.980 ug | 1.90 ug | -48% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -21% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.740 mg | 1.86 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 17.0 mg | -6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 150 mg | 142 mg | +6% |
| Potassium, K | 231 mg | 385 mg | -40% |
| Sodium, Na | 60.0 mg | 1420 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.05 mg | 3.23 mg | -37% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.081 mg | 0.080 mg | +1% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.049 mg | 0.038 mg | +29% |
| Selenium, Se | 19.2 ug | 26.1 ug | -26% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1428 kj | 2165 kj | -34% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 4.30 g | -81% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0.800 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +350% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +350% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.60 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.014 g | 0.060 g | -77% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.028 g | 0.040 g | -30% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.392 g | 0.510 g | -23% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.27 g | 7.60 g | -70% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.83 g | 4.00 g | +21% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.448 g | 1.69 g | -73% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.43 g | 15.4 g | -78% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.61 g | 4.30 g | -62% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.587 g | 2.87 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.330 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.126 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.142 g | 0.210 g | -32% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.611 g | 0.959 g | -36% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.689 g | 0.971 g | -29% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.11 g | 1.73 g | -36% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.15 g | 1.82 g | -37% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.327 g | 0.593 g | -45% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.158 g | 0.262 g | -40% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.564 g | 0.868 g | -35% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.446 g | 0.710 g | -37% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.773 g | 1.08 g | -29% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.823 g | 1.52 g | -46% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.508 g | 0.699 g | -27% |
| Alanine | 0.832 g | 1.48 g | -44% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.21 g | 2.07 g | -42% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.21 g | 3.38 g | -35% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.719 g | 1.64 g | -56% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.584 g | 1.19 g | -51% |
| Serine | 0.524 g | 0.942 g | -44% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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