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Brotwurst vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brotwurst and Turkey breast?

  • Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Brotwurst has 19 times more Sodium than Turkey breast. Brotwurst has 1112mg of Sodium, while Turkey breast has 59mg.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
5
:
5
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
Contains more Calcium +269.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Copper - 0.074
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Turkey breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Contains more Calcium +269.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Copper - 0.074

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
6
:
5
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Turkey breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
2
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.1%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Brotwurst
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
Turkey breast
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.1%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Turkey breast
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Turkey breast Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 21.89g Turkey breast
Fats 27.8g 7.02g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 157kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Turkey breast
Calcium 48mg 13mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.2mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 134mg 186mg Turkey breast
Potassium 281mg 275mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 59mg Turkey breast
Zinc 2.1mg 1.57mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.074mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.018mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.058mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.115mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Folate 5µg 7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.42µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.6mg 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.08mg 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.14mg 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.37mg 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 0.68mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.44mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 63mg 65mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 1.91g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 2.66g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 1.66g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
29%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.