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Ground turkey vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground turkey and Bratwurst different?

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Bratwurst. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Ground turkey, cooked and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 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%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Equal in Potassium - 283
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
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%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Equal in Potassium - 283

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 B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +99.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +99.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Bratwurst
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 Ground turkey Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 27.37g 12.2g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 203kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 28mg 7mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 130mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 283mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 848mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.47mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.08mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 31.1µg 14.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.69mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.2mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 4µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.107mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.465mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.485mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 0.81mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 0.903mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.364mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.405mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.464mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.395mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 78mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.134g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 2.669g 6.08g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.58g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Bratwurst
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
53%
Ground turkey
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
42%
Bratwurst

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.