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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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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 FatsFats +256.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

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% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +202.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 297kcal 189kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 26.34g 7.39g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0.06g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.06g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 109mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 7mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 283mg 239mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.47mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 130mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 848mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.014mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 29.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.02µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Bratwurst
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.647g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.119g Turkey meat
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey meat
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
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.