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Braunschweiger vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Kielbasa different?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Kielbasa is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 469% more than Kielbasa.
  • Braunschweiger contains 9 times more Iron than Kielbasa. Braunschweiger contains 11.2mg of Iron, while Kielbasa contains 1.24mg.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types were used in this article.

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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 +803.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +803.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%

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 C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.1
Equal in Other - 3.4
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
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.1
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 14.5g 13.1g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 17.6g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 327kcal 226kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.24mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1200mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 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 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 9.307g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.27g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.33g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.077g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
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 - $1.5)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.