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Bratwurst vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bratwurst and Braunschweiger?

  • Bratwurst has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 726% higher.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types in this comparison.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +1020%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.3%

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +652.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
~equal in Fats ~28.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 -34.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 297kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 12.2g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 26.34g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 2g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 2g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 78mg 180mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 283mg 199mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.47mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 130mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 848mg 977mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.041mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 14.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.249mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 4µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.08g 9.307g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.465mg 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.484mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.903mg 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.364mg 0.311mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.464mg 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.395mg 0.32mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

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 - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.