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Braunschweiger vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Summer sausage

  • Summer sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 765% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer sausage. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer sausage has 225µg.
  • Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 +395.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Potassium - 206
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Iron +395.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Potassium - 206

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 +1776%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1061.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1776%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1061.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Other +40.6%
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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Other +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.68
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 13.68
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.62g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 28.5g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 3.1g 1.82g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 9mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 11.2mg 2.26mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 168mg 178mg Summer sausage
Potassium 199mg 206mg Summer sausage
Sodium 977mg 1483mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.25mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.07mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.032mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 7.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 749IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 225µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 12IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.249mg
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.16mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.9mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.76mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.73µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.534mg 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.032mg 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 0.909mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.311mg 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.616mg 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.32mg 0.47mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.47g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.02g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Summer 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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.