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Turkey breast vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey breast and Brotwurst?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. Turkey breast has 0.621mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst has 0.06mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
5
:
5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +269.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Turkey breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +269.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
5
:
6
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.1%
Turkey breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
Brotwurst
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 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +935%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
2
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.1%
Turkey breast
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Brotwurst
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 +53.1%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Contains more Fats +296%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey breast
Turkey breast
1
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2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Turkey breast
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 21.89g 14.3g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 157kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.2mg 1.03mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 134mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 281mg Brotwurst
Sodium 59mg 1112mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.074mg 0.08mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.018mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 22.4µg 17µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.3mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.06mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.6mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.61mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.08mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.14mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.37mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.54mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.68mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.44mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 63mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 1.91g 9.93g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.83g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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. 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.