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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey meat

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Braunschweiger is higher than in Turkey meat.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 795% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 352 times less Vitamin A than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Turkey meat has 12µg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +927.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1007.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35928.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +285.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +587.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 327kcal 189kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 28.5g 7.39g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0.06g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.06g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 109mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 48IU 15IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 9mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 199mg 239mg Turkey meat
Iron 11.2mg 1.09mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.093mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.48mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 977mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 14051IU 39IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 12µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.07mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.014mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 29.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.045mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.281mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.948mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.02µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.101g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 87.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.647g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.119g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.534mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.032mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.909mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.311mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.616mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.32mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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