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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 RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 787% more than Turkey bacon.
  • Braunschweiger contains 422 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey bacon. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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% 843% 7% 36% 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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41226.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 327kcal 226kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 28.5g 16.93g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 1.89g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.89g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 86mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 9mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 199mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 11.2mg 1.4mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.068mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.54mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 977mg 1069mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 34IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 10µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.11mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.019mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 15.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.03mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.237mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.032mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.675mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.244mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.19µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 10µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.184g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 6.223g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

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
340%
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.

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