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Frankfurter vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frankfurter and turkey meat different?

  • Frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12, while turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3 47% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter contains 10 times more Sodium than turkey meat. Frankfurter contains 992mg of Sodium, while turkey meat contains 103mg.
  • Turkey meat is lower in sodium.

Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were 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 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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% 27% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
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 +282.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5500%
Contains more OtherOther +575%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%

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% 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 +355.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177%

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 meat
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 316kcal 189kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 28.3g 7.39g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 0.06g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 0.06g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 109mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 15IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 12mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 316mg 239mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 1.09mg Frankfurter
Sugar 1.31g 0g Turkey meat
Copper 0.055mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.03mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 152mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 992mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.07mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.4µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.014mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.02µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 9µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.101g Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 10.979g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 2.647g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.519mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.994mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.055mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.319mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.608mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.362mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter 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
26%
Frankfurter
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.824g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.

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