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Turkey sausage vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey sausage and Brotwurst

  • Turkey sausage is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brotwurst is 53% higher.
  • Turkey sausage contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Brotwurst. Turkey sausage contains 160mg of Cholesterol, while Brotwurst contains 63mg.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~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 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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
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 WaterWater +23%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~14.3g

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
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 -61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 235kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 15.42g 14.3g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 27.8g Brotwurst
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 1.56g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 1.56g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 160mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 17IU 11IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 32mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 229mg 281mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.07mg 1.03mg Turkey sausage
Sugar 0g 2.98g Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.1mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 134mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 639mg 1112mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 0µg 17µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 3.3mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.13mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 5µg Brotwurst
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 9.93g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.83g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.13mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.6mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.61mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 1.08mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.14mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.37mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.54mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.68mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.44mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.091g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 ($)
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. 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.