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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey ham

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Turkey ham has more Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 804% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 264 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey ham has 16µg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Equal in Sodium - 909
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Equal in Sodium - 909

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 +26411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +26411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +612.5%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.1
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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +612.5%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

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 ham
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Protein 14.5g 16.3g Turkey ham
Fats 28.5g 4g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Calories 327kcal 118kcal Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 1.2g Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 7mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 168mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 199mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 977mg 909mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.81mg 2.1mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 38.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 53IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 16µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.23mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.27mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.337g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.873g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.107g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.