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Turkey bacon vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey bacon and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Turkey bacon in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 787% more than Turkey bacon.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 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 +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +715.8%
Contains more Selenium +267.1%
Equal in Sodium - 977
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +252.9%
Contains more Manganese +715.8%
Contains more Selenium +267.1%
Equal in Sodium - 977

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 +41226.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1588.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 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 A +41226.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1588.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Equal in Protein - 14.5
Equal in Other - 3.3
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Equal in Protein - 14.5
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey bacon Braunschweiger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 15.94g 14.5g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 1.89g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 226kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 80mg 9mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 168mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 199mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.54mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.068mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.019mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 15.8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 34IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 10µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 20.09µg 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 86mg 180mg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 4.52g 9.307g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 3.193g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Braunschweiger
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
33%
Turkey bacon
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.787g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
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 ($)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.