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Turkey breast vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey breast and bratwurst

  • Turkey breast has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 94% more than turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than bratwurst. While turkey breast contains 0.48mg of vitamin B6, bratwurst contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey breast is lower.
  • Turkey breast has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey breast is 0, while the glycemic index of bratwurst is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.8%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +535.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more FatsFats +275.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 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 -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.67µg 94%
Sodium 59mg 848mg 34%
Fats 7.02g 26.34g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.38mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.2mg 22%
Saturated fat 1.91g 6.08g 19%
Protein 21.89g 12.2g 19%
Selenium 22.4µg 14.1µg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.11mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 8g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg 8%
Zinc 1.57mg 2.47mg 8%
Phosphorus 186mg 130mg 8%
Calories 157kcal 297kcal 7%
Cholesterol 65mg 78mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 1mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 15mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.58g 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.041mg 1%
Copper 0.074mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.69mg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Potassium 275mg 283mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
27%
Turkey breast
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.