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Braunschweiger vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Polish sausage different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 796% higher.
  • Polish sausage has less Cholesterol.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot are the varieties 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 +1172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
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 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%

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 B2 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.6%
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% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Water - 55.2
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
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Equal in Water - 55.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 14.5g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 28.5g 19.4g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 327kcal 259kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 12mg Polish sausage
Iron 11.2mg 0.88mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 168mg 136mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 237mg Polish sausage
Sodium 977mg 1540mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.93mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.049mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 17.7µg 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 B1 0.249mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.148mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.443mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.45mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.19mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.98µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.138mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.032mg 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 0.909mg 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.311mg 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.539mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.32mg 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 180mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 9.307g 8.01g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.7g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.79g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Polish sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.