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Braunschweiger vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Pepperoni

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, while Pepperoni has more Manganese.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 783% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pepperoni is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +742.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +742.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158

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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
6
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Braunschweiger
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%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%
Braunschweiger
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
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 28.5g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 9mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 11.2mg 1.33mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 168mg 158mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 977mg 1582mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.44mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.091mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 58µg 29µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 48IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.257mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.987mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.93mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.534mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.032mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.909mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.311mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.616mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.32mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 180mg 97mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 17.708g Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

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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
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.401g)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.