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Turkey leg vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey leg and Brotwurst different?

  • Turkey leg is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, while Brotwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 69% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. Turkey leg contains 1.09mg of Vitamin B5, while Brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link types were used in this article.

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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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +425.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
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 ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +313.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +244.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +547.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg 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 leg Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 144kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 19.54g 14.3g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 71mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 273mg 281mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.72mg 1.03mg Turkey leg
Sugar 2.98g Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.1mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 134mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 1112mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 26.4µg 17µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 3.3mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.13mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Folate 10µg 5µg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 2.06g 9.93g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.13mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.6mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.61mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.08mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.14mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.37mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.54mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.68mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.44mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Turkey leg
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1038mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.