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Bratwurst vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bratwurst and Turkey bacon?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Turkey bacon is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey bacon. Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Turkey bacon, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%
~equal in Carbs ~1.89g
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 297kcal 226kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 26.34g 16.93g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 1.89g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.89g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 86mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 7mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 283mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 130mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 848mg 1069mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.03mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.675mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.19µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 6.223g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.