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Bologna sausage vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bologna sausage and Braunschweiger

  • Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 798% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Bologna sausage. Bologna sausage has 0.523mg of Vitamin B1, while Braunschweiger has 0.249mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bologna, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +1354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +356.7%
~equal in Sodium ~977mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +871.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2060.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.7%
~equal in Protein ~14.5g
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 247kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 15.3g 14.5g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0.73g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.73g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 59mg 180mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU 48IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 9mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 199mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.77mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.03mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 139mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 907mg 977mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1.2µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 12.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.249mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 54.4mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.839g 9.307g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.145mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.534mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.484mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 1.032mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 0.909mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.311mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.553mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.616mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.32mg Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage Braunschweiger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Bologna sausage
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.468g)
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 ($)

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.