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Turkey ham vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey ham and bratwurst

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 3 times more selenium than bratwurst. Turkey ham contains 38.2µg of selenium, while bratwurst contains 14.1µg.
  • Turkey ham contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Sodium ~848mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.8%
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +33.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +558.5%
~equal in Other ~2.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.67µg 78%
Selenium 38.2µg 14.1µg 44%
Fats 4g 26.34g 34%
Phosphorus 289mg 130mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.2g 6.08g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 8g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.38mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.2mg 11%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Calories 118kcal 297kcal 9%
Protein 16.3g 12.2g 8%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.11mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 1.58g 5%
Cholesterol 64mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.213mg 4%
Sodium 909mg 848mg 3%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.47mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Potassium 253mg 283mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 2g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 2g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 15mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 7mg 0%
Iron 1mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.