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Bratwurst vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bratwurst and ground turkey different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while ground turkey is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 55% more than ground turkey.
  • Bratwurst contains 11 times more sodium than ground turkey. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while ground turkey contains 78mg.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than ground turkey (0).

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Ground turkey, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.6%
~equal in Potassium ~294mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1656.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.3%
~equal in Water ~62.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Ground turkey
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 Bratwurst Ground turkey DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.34µg 55%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.724mg 35%
Sodium 848mg 78mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.633mg 33%
Selenium 14.1µg 31.1µg 31%
Protein 12.2g 27.37g 30%
Fats 26.34g 10.4g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.077mg 25%
Phosphorus 130mg 254mg 18%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.669g 16%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 3.458g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.193mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.917g 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg 8%
Iron 1mg 1.52mg 7%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.11mg 6%
Calories 297kcal 203kcal 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Calcium 7mg 28mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Potassium 283mg 294mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.211mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Bratwurst
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.