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Bratwurst vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bratwurst and Turkey breast

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 94% more than Turkey breast.
  • Bratwurst contains 14 times more Sodium than Turkey breast. While Bratwurst contains 848mg of Sodium, Turkey breast contains only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
~equal in Potassium ~275mg
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.621mg
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +275.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +200.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.66g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 297kcal 157kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 26.34g 7.02g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 7mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 283mg 275mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.08mg 0.074mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.57mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 186mg Turkey breast
Sodium 848mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.041mg 0.018mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.058mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.115mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.621mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.42µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 7µg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 6.08g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.66g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.465mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 0.81mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 0.903mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.364mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.464mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.395mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.