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Italian sausage vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage and Braunschweiger

  • Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 783% more than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger. While Italian sausage has 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, Braunschweiger has only 0.249mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Iron +683.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Iron +683.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168

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 B1 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +87718.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
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 B1 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +87718.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Water - 50.6
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
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.
Italian sausage Braunschweiger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.1g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 14.5g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 4.27g 3.1g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 327kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 0g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 9mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 168mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 199mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 977mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 22µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 16IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 41IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.249mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.33mg
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.145mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.534mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.484mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.032mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.909mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.311mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.553mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.616mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.32mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 180mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.731g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 3.193g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage 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
48%
Italian sausage
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.

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