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Frankfurter vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between frankfurter and turkey breast

  • Frankfurter has more vitamin B12, while turkey breast has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Frankfurter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 45% more than turkey breast.
  • Frankfurter contains 17 times more sodium than turkey breast. While frankfurter contains 992mg of sodium, turkey breast contains only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg

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% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +303.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +211.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frankfurter 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 Frankfurter Turkey breast DV% diff.
Sodium 992mg 59mg 41%
Saturated fat 10.979g 1.91g 41%
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.42µg 40%
Fats 28.3g 7.02g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 2.66g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.48mg 23%
Selenium 10.3µg 22.4µg 22%
Protein 11.16g 21.89g 21%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.2mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 12%
Choline 48.6mg 9%
Calories 316kcal 157kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 1.66g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.115mg 6%
Phosphorus 152mg 186mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.57mg 4%
Cholesterol 55mg 65mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.058mg 3%
Copper 0.055mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 3.36g 0g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 316mg 275mg 1%
Net carbs 3.36g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 13mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg 0%
Sugar 1.31g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.018mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.857mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Turkey breast
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
25%
Frankfurter
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.069g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.