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Braunschweiger vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Cervelat

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B3, however, Cervelat has more Vitamin C.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% more.
  • Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 +449%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 2.56
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 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Iron +449%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 2.56

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
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 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Equal in Fats - 30.43
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Other - 3.61
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Equal in Fats - 30.43
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Other - 3.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.97
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 14.5g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 28.5g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 3.1g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 327kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 11.2mg 2.04mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 168mg 111mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 977mg 1300mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.56mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.15mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 20.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 44IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.15mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.31mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.26mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 5.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 9.307g 11.51g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.2g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Cervelat
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.