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Turkey bacon vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey bacon and brotwurst different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 36% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 11 times more vitamin B5 than brotwurst. While turkey bacon contains 0.675mg of vitamin B5, brotwurst contains only 0.06mg.
  • Brotwurst has less cholesterol.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link are the varieties 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 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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.2%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Sodium ~1112mg
~equal in Selenium ~17µg

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% 3.3% 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% 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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
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 +11.5%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
~equal in Other ~3.62g

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
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 -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.05µg 36%
Saturated fat 4.52g 9.93g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 13.34g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.25mg 18%
Fats 16.93g 27.8g 17%
Phosphorus 222mg 134mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.83g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.06mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg 9%
Cholesterol 86mg 63mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.3mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 323kcal 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.03mg 5%
Zinc 2.54mg 2.1mg 4%
Calcium 80mg 48mg 3%
Protein 15.94g 14.3g 3%
Sodium 1069mg 1112mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Selenium 15.8µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 349mg 281mg 2%
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.27mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.23mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 2.98g 0%
Net carbs 1.89g 2.98g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. 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.