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Braunschweiger vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Bockwurst

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 801% more than Bockwurst.
  • Bockwurst has 281 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bockwurst has 15µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Selenium +413.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Selenium +413.3%
Contains more Calcium +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5388.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2236%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Contains more Vitamin A +5388.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2236%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.03
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Equal in Carbs - 2.95
Equal in Water - 54.47
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.03
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Equal in Carbs - 2.95
Equal in Water - 54.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.138
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.138

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.95g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 14.03g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 25.87g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.95g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 301kcal Braunschweiger
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 9mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 11.2mg 1.15mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 168mg 169mg Bockwurst
Potassium 199mg 270mg Bockwurst
Sodium 977mg 756mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.81mg 2.07mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 58µg 11.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 256IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 15µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.193mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.233mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.616mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.891mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 44µg 17µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.86µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.145mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.534mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.032mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 0.909mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.311mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.616mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.32mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 180mg 93mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.256g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.328g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Bockwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
357%
Braunschweiger
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.