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Turkey meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey meat and Braunschweiger

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Braunschweiger is higher than in Turkey meat.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 795% more than Turkey meat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
5
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Iron +927.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Iron +927.5%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +158.1%
Contains more Manganese +1007.1%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +35928.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
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%
Braunschweiger
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 B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +35928.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Fats +285.7%
Contains more Carbs +5066.7%
Contains more Other +587.5%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Braunschweiger
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 +96.9%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Fats +285.7%
Contains more Carbs +5066.7%
Contains more Other +587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 28.55g 14.5g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.06g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 189kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 14mg 9mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 168mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 199mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 977mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.093mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.014mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 29.8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 39IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 15IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 8.368mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.33mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.145mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.534mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.484mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.032mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.909mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.311mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.553mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.32mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 180mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 2.155g 9.307g 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 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.193g Braunschweiger
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 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
50%
Turkey meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.