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Turkey meat vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey meat and brotwurst

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while brotwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 16 times less vitamin B5 than turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 0.948mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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 +99.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +276.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4866.7%
Contains more OtherOther +654.2%

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
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 -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +404%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Brotwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 103mg 1112mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.05µg 43%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.3mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.13mg 37%
Saturated fat 2.155g 9.93g 35%
Fats 7.39g 27.8g 31%
Protein 28.55g 14.3g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 13.34g 27%
Selenium 29.8µg 17µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.06mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.25mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Cholesterol 109mg 63mg 15%
Phosphorus 223mg 134mg 13%
Calories 189kcal 323kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.83g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.23mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 16mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 48mg 3%
Zinc 2.48mg 2.1mg 3%
Copper 0.093mg 0.08mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 1.09mg 1.03mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.27mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 11IU 1%
Carbs 0.06g 2.98g 1%
Potassium 239mg 281mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.44mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.775g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. 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.