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Ground turkey vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Braunschweiger

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Braunschweiger is higher than in Ground turkey.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 781% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Iron +636.8%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
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% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Iron +636.8%
Contains more Copper +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81

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 B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17686.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1399.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.368
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 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17686.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1399.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.368

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +174%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1962.5%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
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
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +174%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1962.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 27.37g 14.5g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 203kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 28mg 9mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 168mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 199mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 977mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.81mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 31.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 79IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 8IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 8.368mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.33mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.145mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.534mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.484mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.032mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 0.909mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.311mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.553mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.616mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.32mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 180mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 2.669g 9.307g 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 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.193g Braunschweiger
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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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Braunschweiger
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
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.638g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. 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.