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Brotwurst vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brotwurst and turkey bacon different?

  • Brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 36% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. While brotwurst contains 0.25mg of vitamin B1, turkey bacon contains only 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon has less saturated fat.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties used 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Sodium ~1069mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.8µg

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% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
~equal in Other ~3.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.19µg 36%
Saturated fat 9.93g 4.52g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 6.223g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.03mg 18%
Fats 27.8g 16.93g 17%
Phosphorus 134mg 222mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 4.699g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.675mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.244mg 9%
Cholesterol 63mg 86mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.032mg 5%
Calories 323kcal 226kcal 5%
Iron 1.03mg 1.4mg 5%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.54mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 80mg 3%
Protein 14.3g 15.94g 3%
Sodium 1112mg 1069mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Selenium 17µg 15.8µg 2%
Potassium 281mg 349mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.237mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 1.89g 0%
Net carbs 2.98g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
37%
Brotwurst
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.