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Turkey ham vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey ham and Braunschweiger

  • Turkey ham has more Phosphorus, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 804% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 2 times less Phosphorus than Turkey ham. Turkey ham has 289mg of Phosphorus, while Braunschweiger has 168mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Equal in Sodium - 977
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
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 +26411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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 +26411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2411.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Fats +612.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.3
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +12.4%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Fats +612.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.8%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +852.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Protein 16.3g 14.5g Turkey ham
Fats 4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Calories 118kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Sugar 1.2g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 7mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 168mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 199mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 977mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.1mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38.2µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 53IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 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 64mg 180mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 9.307g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
26%
Turkey ham
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.107g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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

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.