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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 804% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 +946.7%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Equal in Zinc - 2.98
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 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +946.7%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 155
Equal in Zinc - 2.98

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2443%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2443%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.42
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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Fats +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.9%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.56g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 28.5g 18.09g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.56g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 235kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Iron 11.2mg 1.07mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 168mg 155mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 977mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.81mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.24mg 0.111mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.19mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 17IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.054mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.165mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.692mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.208mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.79µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.534mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.032mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.909mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.311mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.616mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.32mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 180mg 160mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 9.307g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.158g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.657g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.468g)
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 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 ($)
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.