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Turkey breast vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey breast and Braunschweiger

  • Turkey breast has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 820% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +761.1%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +761.1%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168

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 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +234083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4683.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +234083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Fats +306%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.3%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +51%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Fats +306%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 21.89g 14.5g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 157kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 13mg 9mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 168mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 199mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 977mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.074mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.018mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 22.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 6IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.33mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.145mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.534mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.484mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.032mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 0.909mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.311mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.553mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.32mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 180mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 9.307g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.397g)
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 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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.