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Turkey meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Bratwurst different?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 69% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Bratwurst. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.47

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 B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Fats +256.4%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Other +485.4%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +134%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Fats +256.4%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Other +485.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.2%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat 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 Turkey meat Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 28.55g 12.2g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.06g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 189kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 14mg 7mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 1mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 130mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 103mg 848mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.47mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.08mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 29.8µg 14.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.213mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.11mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.69mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.2mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.107mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.465mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.485mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.81mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.364mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.405mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.464mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.395mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 78mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.101g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 2.155g 6.08g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.58g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.