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Bratwurst vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Ground turkey different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Ground turkey.
  • Bratwurst contains 11 times more Sodium than Ground turkey. Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, while Ground turkey contains 78mg.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Ground turkey, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.9%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%
Equal in Potassium - 294
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +25.9%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%
Equal in Potassium - 294

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +153.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1656.3%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Equal in Water - 62.07
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +153.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1656.3%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Equal in Water - 62.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 26.34g 10.4g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 203kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 1mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 130mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 283mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 848mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 2.47mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.077mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.211mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.34µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.465mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 0.81mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 0.903mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.364mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.464mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.395mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.134g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 3.458g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.917g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Ground turkey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.