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Braunschweiger vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between braunschweiger and ground turkey

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline in braunschweiger is higher than in ground turkey.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 781% more than ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey has 176 times less vitamin A than braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of vitamin A, while ground turkey has 24µg.
  • Ground turkey contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more IronIron +636.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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% 1407% 7% 18% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17483.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1399.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.724mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +174%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1962.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +268.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.917g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Ground turkey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Ground turkey DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.34µg 781%
Vitamin A 4220µg 24µg 466%
Iron 11.2mg 1.52mg 121%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.211mg 101%
Selenium 58µg 31.1µg 49%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.193mg 44%
Sodium 977mg 78mg 39%
Choline 255.9mg 78.2mg 32%
Saturated fat 9.307g 2.669g 30%
Cholesterol 180mg 93mg 29%
Fats 28.5g 10.4g 28%
Protein 14.5g 27.37g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.633mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 3.458g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.077mg 14%
Phosphorus 168mg 254mg 12%
Copper 0.24mg 0.151mg 10%
Folate 44µg 7µg 9%
Calories 327kcal 203kcal 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU 5%
Zinc 2.81mg 3.11mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 294mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 8.724mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 28mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.917g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Ground turkey
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
382%
Braunschweiger
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.