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Braunschweiger vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Turkey neck

  • Turkey neck has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 764% more than Turkey neck.
  • Braunschweiger has 325 times more Vitamin A than Turkey neck. While Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, Turkey neck has only 13µg.
  • Turkey neck has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw.

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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% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +1008.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +176.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg

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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32576.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1041.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.3%
~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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +371.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50%

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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +598%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Turkey neck Opinion
Calories 327kcal 125kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 16.51g Turkey neck
Fats 28.5g 6.04g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 115mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 48IU 13IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Turkey neck
Calcium 9mg 24mg Turkey neck
Potassium 199mg 133mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.01mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.142mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 168mg 160mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 233mg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 14051IU 43IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 13µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.056mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 28.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.051mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.924mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.801mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.76µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 54mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.647g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.824g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.478g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.534mg 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.473mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 0.909mg 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.311mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.532mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.528mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.448mg Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Turkey neck
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
43%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.