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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 from 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.
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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~977mg

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% 3.2% 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% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26411.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg

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
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~3.1g
~equal in Other ~3.3g

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
37% 50% 13%
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.
Turkey ham Braunschweiger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 118kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 16.3g 14.5g Turkey ham
Fats 4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Carbs 3.1g 3.1g
Cholesterol 64mg 180mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 253mg 199mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 1.2g 0g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 289mg 168mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 977mg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 16µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38.2µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 1.2g 9.307g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Braunschweiger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Turkey ham
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.107g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
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 ($)

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.