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Bratwurst vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bratwurst and turkey leg

  • Bratwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, turkey leg is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 95% more than turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 11 times less sodium than bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 848mg of sodium, while turkey leg contains 74mg.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Turkey, all classes, leg, 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.2%
~equal in Potassium ~273mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.947mg
~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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +292%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +167.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%

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% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%

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 leg
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.39µg 95%
Sodium 848mg 74mg 34%
Fats 26.34g 6.72g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.077mg 25%
Selenium 14.1µg 26.4µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.08g 2.06g 18%
Protein 12.2g 19.54g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.06g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.34mg 11%
Iron 1mg 1.72mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.09mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 144kcal 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.142mg 7%
Phosphorus 130mg 177mg 7%
Zinc 2.47mg 3.09mg 6%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 71mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 1.83g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.947mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.022mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 17mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Potassium 283mg 273mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.211mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0.861mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.998mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 1.809mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.769mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 1.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey leg
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
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.