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Bratwurst vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bratwurst and Turkey sausage

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~1.07mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +238%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.208mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 297kcal 235kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 26.34g 18.09g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 2g 1.56g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 1.56g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 160mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 7mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 283mg 229mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 1.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.47mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 130mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 848mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 0µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.054mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.165mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.79µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 6.08g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 5.158g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.465mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 0.81mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.903mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.364mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.464mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.395mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Turkey sausage
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 sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.