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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are braunschweiger and turkey bacon different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than turkey bacon in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 787% more than turkey bacon.
  • Braunschweiger contains 422 times more vitamin A than turkey bacon. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of vitamin A, while turkey bacon contains 10µg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in cholesterol.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +267.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg
~equal in Sodium ~1069mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1588.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
~equal in Protein ~15.94g
~equal in Other ~3.41g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.19µg 788%
Vitamin A 4220µg 10µg 468%
Iron 11.2mg 1.4mg 123%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.237mg 99%
Selenium 58µg 15.8µg 77%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.675mg 54%
Choline 255.9mg 47%
Cholesterol 180mg 86mg 31%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.032mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.307g 4.52g 22%
Copper 0.24mg 0.068mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.03mg 18%
Fats 28.5g 16.93g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 6.223g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.699g 10%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Phosphorus 168mg 222mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.244mg 7%
Calcium 9mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.019mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Calories 327kcal 226kcal 5%
Potassium 199mg 349mg 4%
Sodium 977mg 1069mg 4%
Protein 14.5g 15.94g 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.11mg 2%
Zinc 2.81mg 2.54mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 1.89g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.787g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.