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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Braunschweiger is higher than in Turkey meat.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 795% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 352 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey meat has 12µg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +927.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +927.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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 +35928.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +35928.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +285.7%
Contains more Carbs +5066.7%
Contains more Other +587.5%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +285.7%
Contains more Carbs +5066.7%
Contains more Other +587.5%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.06g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 28.5g 7.39g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.06g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 189kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 11.2mg 1.09mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 168mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 199mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 977mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.81mg 2.48mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.093mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.014mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 29.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 39IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 12µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.07mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 15IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.045mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.281mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.948mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.02µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.534mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.032mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.909mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.311mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.616mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.32mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 180mg 109mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.647g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.119g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey meat
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
357%
Braunschweiger
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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