Turkey ham vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey ham and braunschweiger
- Turkey ham has more phosphorus; however, braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for braunschweiger is 804% higher.
- Braunschweiger has 2 times less phosphorus than turkey ham. Turkey ham has 289mg of phosphorus, while braunschweiger has 168mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1020% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2411.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
14.5 g
Fats:
28.5 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +612.5% |
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Carbs
~3.1g
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Other
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.193 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +852.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 20.09µg | 804% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 4220µg | 467% |
| Iron | 1mg | 11.2mg | 128% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 1.525mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.38mg | 68% | |
| Choline | 255.9mg | 47% | |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 180mg | 39% |
| Fats | 4g | 28.5g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 9.307g | 37% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 58µg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 12.731g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 8.368mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.33mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 168mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 3.193g | 15% |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 327kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Protein | 16.3g | 14.5g | 4% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 977mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 253mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.484mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.032mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.909mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.32mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
382%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.107g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)