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Salami vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salami and Braunschweiger

  • Salami has more Manganese, 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 774% more than Salami.
  • Salami has 6 times more Manganese than Braunschweiger. While Salami has 0.978mg of Manganese, Braunschweiger has only 0.155mg.
  • Braunschweiger has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salami, cooked, beef and 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.
Salami
Salami
7
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +531%
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +531%
Contains more Iron +617.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.3%
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.
Salami
Salami
3
:
8
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1221.7%
Salami
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% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
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 B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1221.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 +50.7%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 28.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
0
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 21.85g 14.5g Salami
Fats 25.9g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 2.4g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 336kcal 327kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 15mg 9mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 168mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 199mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.93mg 2.81mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.24mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.155mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 41IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.249mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.33mg Salami
Folate 3µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.521mg 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.484mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 1.107mg 0.909mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.668mg 0.616mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.32mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 180mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.316g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
58%
Salami
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0090000000000003g)
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 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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.