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Turkey bacon vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey bacon and Bratwurst?

  • Turkey bacon is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 11 times more Calcium than Bratwurst. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Bratwurst has 7mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
~equal in Carbs ~2g
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 226kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 15.94g 12.2g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 1.89g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.89g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 86mg 78mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 7mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 283mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.54mg 2.47mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 130mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 15.8µg 14.1µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.213mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.11mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.2mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 10µg 4µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Bratwurst
Saturated Fat 4.52g 6.08g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 1.58g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.107mg Bratwurst
Threonine 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg Bratwurst
Lysine 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Bratwurst
Valine 0.464mg Bratwurst
Histidine 0.395mg Bratwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Bratwurst
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
30%
Turkey bacon
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.