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Ground turkey vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Braunschweiger

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Braunschweiger is higher than in Ground turkey.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 781% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more IronIron +636.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.81mg

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% 4.7% 2.2% 6% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17686.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1399.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.368mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +174%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1962.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +268.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.193g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 203kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 27.37g 14.5g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 93mg 180mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 9mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 199mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.151mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 3.11mg 2.81mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 168mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 977mg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 24µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 31.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 8.368mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.33mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.134g Braunschweiger
Choline 78.2mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 2.669g 9.307g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.145mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.534mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.484mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.032mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 0.909mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.311mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.553mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.616mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.32mg Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Braunschweiger
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
52%
Ground turkey
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
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.

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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.