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Turkey sausage vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Bratwurst

  • Turkey sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Bratwurst.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 5 times less Calcium than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 32mg of Calcium, while Bratwurst contains 7mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bratwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +603.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +238%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.2mg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 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 -36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 235kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 15.42g 12.2g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 26.34g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 1.56g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 160mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 7mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 229mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.07mg 1mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.47mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 130mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 848mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 0µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.11mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.2mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 4µg
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 6.08g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 1.58g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.107mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.465mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.485mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 0.81mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 0.903mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.364mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.405mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.464mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.395mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
24%
Turkey sausage
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.