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Bratwurst vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bratwurst and turkey ham

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey ham is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 6 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey ham. Bratwurst contains 8g of monounsaturated fat, while turkey ham contains 1.337g.
  • Turkey ham contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Sodium ~909mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +558.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

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 ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.8µg 78%
Selenium 14.1µg 38.2µg 44%
Fats 26.34g 4g 34%
Phosphorus 130mg 289mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.08g 1.2g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 1.337g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.23mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.06mg 11%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Calories 297kcal 118kcal 9%
Protein 12.2g 16.3g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.12mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.873g 5%
Cholesterol 78mg 64mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.27mg 4%
Sodium 848mg 909mg 3%
Zinc 2.47mg 2.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Potassium 283mg 253mg 1%
Carbs 2g 3.1g 0%
Net carbs 2g 3.1g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 7mg 0%
Iron 1mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.2g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey ham
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
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.