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Braunschweiger vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Salami

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Salami is higher in Manganese.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 774% more than Salami.
  • Salami has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Salami, cooked, beef and 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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
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7
Salami
Salami
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +531%
Equal in Zinc - 2.93
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +531%
Equal in Zinc - 2.93

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
8
:
3
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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%
Salami
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% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.9
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
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
0
Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Salami
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Salami Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 2.4g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 21.85g Salami
Fats 28.5g 25.9g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.4g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 15mg Salami
Iron 11.2mg 1.56mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 168mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 199mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 977mg 1740mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.24mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.155mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 58µg 31.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 41IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.357mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.053mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.201mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 44µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.52µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.114mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.521mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 1.032mg 0.929mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.311mg 0.301mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.481mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.32mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 9.316g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 11.127g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.529g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0090000000000003g)
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 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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.