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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% 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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +421900%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.39µg 821%
Vitamin A 4220µg 1µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 1.72mg 119%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.211mg 101%
Selenium 58µg 26.4µg 57%
Choline 255.9mg 47%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.09mg 46%
Sodium 977mg 74mg 39%
Cholesterol 180mg 71mg 36%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.947mg 34%
Fats 28.5g 6.72g 34%
Saturated fat 9.307g 2.06g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 2.06g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.077mg 14%
Copper 0.24mg 0.142mg 11%
Protein 14.5g 19.54g 10%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.83g 9%
Calories 327kcal 144kcal 9%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Zinc 2.81mg 3.09mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Potassium 199mg 273mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Phosphorus 168mg 177mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.861mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.998mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 1.809mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.557mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.769mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.598mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
382%
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.