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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.
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 281

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.4%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2162.5%
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 Protein +91.4%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +167.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2162.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.83
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.83

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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 27.37g 14.3g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 203kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.52mg 1.03mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 16mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 134mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 281mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 1112mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.1mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.08mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 31.1µg 17µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 8IU 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 3.3mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.06mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.13mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.13mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 0.6mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.61mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.08mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 1.14mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.37mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.54mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 0.68mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 0.44mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 63mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.134g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 2.669g 9.93g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.83g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey Brotwurst
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
53%
Ground turkey
40%
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.