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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Selenium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Selenium - 17

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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
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 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Equal in Other - 3.62
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 Protein +11.5%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Equal in Other - 3.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.4%
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 15.94g 14.3g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 1.89g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 226kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 48mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.03mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 222mg 134mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 281mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1112mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 2.1mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 15.8µg 17µg Brotwurst
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.23mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 3.3mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.06mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 86mg 63mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.184g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 4.52g 9.93g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.83g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Turkey bacon
40%
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.