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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey breast

  • Turkey breast has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 820% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 2110 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey breast contains 2µg.
  • Turkey breast has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 Iron +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +761.1%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +761.1%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%

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 A +234083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +234083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +306%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.3%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +38.4%
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +306%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.3%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +38.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 28.5g 7.02g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 157kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 13mg Turkey breast
Iron 11.2mg 1.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 168mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 199mg 275mg Turkey breast
Sodium 977mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.81mg 1.57mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.074mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.018mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 22.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 6IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.058mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.115mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.621mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.42µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.534mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.032mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 0.909mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.311mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.616mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.32mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 180mg 65mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.66g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.66g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey breast
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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
357%
Braunschweiger
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.