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Bratwurst vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bratwurst and Turkey meat different?

  • Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 69% more than Turkey meat.
  • Bratwurst contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey meat. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey meat contains 0.045mg.
  • Turkey meat is lower in Sodium.

Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
8
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.09
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
9
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +125%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Fats +256.4%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Other +485.4%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +256.4%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Other +485.4%
Contains more Protein +134%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%

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 meat
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0.06g Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 26.34g 7.39g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.06g Bratwurst
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 1mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 130mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 283mg 239mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.47mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.014mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.045mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.02µg Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.465mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.81mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.903mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.364mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.464mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.395mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 78mg 109mg Bratwurst
Trans Fat 0.101g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.647g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bratwurst
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.