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Polish sausage vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Polish sausage and Braunschweiger different?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 796% higher.
  • Polish sausage contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger. While Polish sausage contains 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, Braunschweiger contains only 0.249mg.
  • Braunschweiger has less Sodium.

Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%

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 B1 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
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 B1 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Equal in Water - 50.6
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.1g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 14.5g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.6g 3.1g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 12mg 9mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.88mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 136mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 237mg 199mg Polish sausage
Sodium 1540mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.93mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.09mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.049mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 17.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.249mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.591mg 0.534mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg 0.484mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg 1.032mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg 0.909mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg 0.311mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.679mg 0.616mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg 0.32mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 180mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 9.307g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage Braunschweiger
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
35%
Polish sausage
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
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 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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.