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Turkey meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey meat and bratwurst different?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 69% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than bratwurst. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while bratwurst contains 0.2mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in cholesterol.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than turkey meat (0).

Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +134%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +256.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.67µg 69%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.11mg 40%
Protein 28.55g 12.2g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.2mg 32%
Sodium 103mg 848mg 32%
Selenium 29.8µg 14.1µg 29%
Fats 7.39g 26.34g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.38mg 28%
Saturated fat 2.155g 6.08g 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 8g 13%
Phosphorus 223mg 130mg 13%
Cholesterol 109mg 78mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.213mg 5%
Calories 189kcal 297kcal 5%
Magnesium 30mg 15mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.58g 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Calcium 14mg 7mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.08mg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1mg 1%
Potassium 239mg 283mg 1%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 2g N/A
Zinc 2.48mg 2.47mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. 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.