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Ground turkey vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ground turkey and brotwurst

  • Ground turkey has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while brotwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 45% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 20 times less vitamin B5 than ground turkey. Ground turkey contains 1.193mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 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% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more FatsFats +167.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2162.5%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.83g

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 Brotwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Brotwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 78mg 1112mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.13mg 39%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.3mg 34%
Saturated fat 2.669g 9.93g 33%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.05µg 30%
Fats 10.4g 27.8g 27%
Selenium 31.1µg 17µg 26%
Protein 27.37g 14.3g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 13.34g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.06mg 23%
Phosphorus 254mg 134mg 17%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.25mg 14%
Cholesterol 93mg 63mg 10%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.1mg 9%
Copper 0.151mg 0.08mg 8%
Calories 203kcal 323kcal 6%
Iron 1.52mg 1.03mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 28mg 48mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.83g 1%
Carbs 0g 2.98g 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.23mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.98g N/A
Vitamin D 8IU 11IU 0%
Potassium 294mg 281mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
52%
Ground turkey
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.261g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.