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Chorizo vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Braunschweiger

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 754% more than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger. While Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Braunschweiger has only 0.249mg.
  • Braunschweiger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
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7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +604.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +287.5%
Contains more Selenium +174.9%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +604.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +287.5%
Contains more Selenium +174.9%

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +904.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Chorizo
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +904.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
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
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Water +58.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 24.1g 14.5g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 28.5g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 455kcal 327kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1.59mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 398mg 199mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 3.41mg 2.81mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.04mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 21.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 61IU 48IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.249mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.33mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.145mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.534mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.484mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.032mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.909mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.311mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.553mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.616mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.32mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 180mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 12.731g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.193g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.