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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% 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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35066.7%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.02µg 795%
Vitamin A 4220µg 12µg 468%
Iron 11.2mg 1.09mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.281mg 96%
Selenium 58µg 29.8µg 51%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.948mg 49%
Sodium 977mg 103mg 38%
Saturated fat 9.307g 2.155g 33%
Fats 28.5g 7.39g 32%
Choline 255.9mg 87.4mg 31%
Protein 14.5g 28.55g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 2.647g 25%
Cholesterol 180mg 109mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.616mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.045mg 17%
Copper 0.24mg 0.093mg 16%
Folate 44µg 9µg 9%
Phosphorus 168mg 223mg 8%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 9.573mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.119g 7%
Calories 327kcal 189kcal 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.014mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 48IU 15IU 4%
Zinc 2.81mg 2.48mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 199mg 239mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.06g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.06g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
382%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.