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Summer sausage vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Summer sausage and Braunschweiger

  • Summer sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 765% more.
  • Summer sausage has 2 times more Sodium than Braunschweiger. Summer sausage has 1483mg of Sodium, while Braunschweiger has 977mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 +800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +395.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Equal in Potassium - 199
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +395.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +673.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Equal in Potassium - 199

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 A +1776%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1061.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 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 A +1776%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1061.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +34%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Water +39.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731
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.
Summer sausage Braunschweiger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 19.43g 14.5g Summer sausage
Fats 37.91g 28.5g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 426kcal 327kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 9mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 178mg 168mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 199mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1483mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.25mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.07mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.032mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 7.5µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 749IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 12IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.249mg
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.145mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg 0.534mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.484mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg 1.032mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg 0.909mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg 0.311mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.553mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg 0.616mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg 0.32mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 89mg 180mg Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 10.47g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 12.731g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer 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
42%
Summer sausage
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.