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Turkey wing vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey wing and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Turkey wing.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 821% higher.
  • Turkey wing has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork are the varieties 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 +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Manganese +811.8%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 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 +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains more Manganese +811.8%
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 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +127636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.1%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5051.3%
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% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 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 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +127636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.1%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5051.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +240.2%
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 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 +39.4%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +240.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 20.22g 14.5g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 197kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 14mg 9mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.26mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Turkey wing
Phosphorus 165mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 240mg 199mg Turkey wing
Sodium 55mg 977mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.077mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.017mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 22.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 11IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.33mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.145mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg 0.534mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.484mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 1.032mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg 0.909mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg 0.311mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.553mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg 0.616mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.32mg Turkey wing
Cholesterol 70mg 180mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 9.307g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey wing 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
25%
Turkey wing
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.