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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between braunschweiger and turkey leg?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than turkey leg in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 821% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 4220 times more vitamin A than turkey leg. While braunschweiger has 4220µg of vitamin A, turkey leg has only 1µg.
  • The amount of sodium in turkey leg is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more IronIron +551.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Zinc ~3.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +468266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5051.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.34mg

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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +324.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%

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
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +518%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 327kcal 144kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 28.5g 6.72g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 71mg Turkey leg
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 9mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 199mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 11.2mg 1.72mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.142mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 168mg 177mg Turkey leg
Sodium 977mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 14051IU 3IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 26.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.077mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.947mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.09mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.39µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 10µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 2.06g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.83g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.534mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.032mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 0.909mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.311mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.616mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.32mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Turkey leg
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
340%
Braunschweiger
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.247g)
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 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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.