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Cervelat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cervelat and Braunschweiger

  • Cervelat has more Vitamin C, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% more.
  • Braunschweiger is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Iron +449%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Iron +449%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 2.81

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
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% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.3
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
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
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 3.1g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 14.5g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 28.5g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 3.1g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 327kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 2.04mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 260mg 199mg Cervelat
Sodium 1300mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.56mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.15mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 20.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 44IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.3µg 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 74mg 180mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 12.731g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Braunschweiger
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
87%
Cervelat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.203g)
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 minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.