Turkey bacon vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey bacon and bratwurst?

Turkey bacon is richer in phosphorus, protein, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and fats.
Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
Turkey bacon has 11 times more calcium than bratwurst. Turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, while bratwurst has 7mg.
Bratwurst contains less sodium.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Bratwurst, beef, and pork, smoked types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Turkey bacon

Bratwurst

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+23.3%
Contains more IronIron	+40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+12.1%

Contains more CopperCopper	+17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+115.8%

~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

~equal in Zinc ~2.47mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Turkey bacon

Bratwurst

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+22%
Contains more FolateFolate	+150%

Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+124.4%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin B12	1.19µg	2.67µg	62%
Vitamin B1	0.03mg	0.38mg	29%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	4.197g		25%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.699g	1.58g	21%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.241g		15%
Fats	16.93g	26.34g	14%
Phosphorus	222mg	130mg	13%
Sodium	1069mg	848mg	10%
Protein	15.94g	12.2g	7%
Calcium	80mg	7mg	7%
Saturated fat	4.52g	6.08g	7%
Vitamin B3	4.032mg	3.11mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	1mg	5%
Calories	226kcal	297kcal	4%
Monounsaturated fat	6.223g	8g	4%
Cholesterol	86mg	78mg	3%
Selenium	15.8µg	14.1µg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.244mg	0.2mg	3%
Potassium	349mg	283mg	2%
Vitamin B2	0.237mg	0.213mg	2%
Folate	10µg	4µg	2%
Copper	0.068mg	0.08mg	1%
Zinc	2.54mg	2.47mg	1%
Vitamin A	10µg	0µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.11mg		1%
Manganese	0.019mg	0.041mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	7.1g	4.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	142kcal	243kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	44g	34g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	2.4	1.6	N/A
Net carbs	1.89g	2g	N/A
Carbs	1.89g	2g	0%
Magnesium	16mg	15mg	0%
Vitamin B5	0.675mg	0.69mg	0%
Trans fat	0.184g		N/A
Tryptophan		0.107mg	0%
Threonine		0.465mg	0%
Isoleucine		0.485mg	0%
Leucine		0.81mg	0%
Lysine		0.903mg	0%
Methionine		0.364mg	0%
Phenylalanine		0.405mg	0%
Valine		0.464mg	0%
Histidine		0.395mg	0%
Omega-3 (EPA)	0.006g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.007g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.01g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.003g		N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.01g		N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.013g		N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.027g		N/A