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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% 3.3% 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.19µg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.03mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.699g 21%
Fats 26.34g 16.93g 14%
Phosphorus 130mg 222mg 13%
Sodium 848mg 1069mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.52g 7%
Protein 12.2g 15.94g 7%
Calcium 7mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.032mg 6%
Iron 1mg 1.4mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 6.223g 4%
Calories 297kcal 226kcal 4%
Selenium 14.1µg 15.8µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.244mg 3%
Cholesterol 78mg 86mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.237mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 349mg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.54mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 2g 1.89g 0%
Net carbs 2g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.675mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

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%

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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.