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Braunschweiger vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between braunschweiger and bockwurst

  • Braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B3; however, bockwurst is richer in vitamin K.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 801% more than bockwurst.
  • Bockwurst has 281 times less vitamin A than braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of vitamin A, while bockwurst has 15µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +873.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +413.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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% 1407% 7% 18% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2236%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
~equal in Protein ~14.03g
~equal in Fats ~25.87g
~equal in Carbs ~2.95g
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.138g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.86µg 801%
Vitamin A 4220µg 15µg 467%
Iron 11.2mg 1.15mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.233mg 99%
Selenium 58µg 11.3µg 85%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.891mg 50%
Choline 255.9mg 46.4mg 38%
Cholesterol 180mg 93mg 29%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.616mg 17%
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg 16%
Sodium 977mg 756mg 10%
Zinc 2.81mg 2.07mg 7%
Folate 44µg 17µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.328g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.193mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Saturated fat 9.307g 10.256g 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fats 28.5g 25.87g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.378mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 41mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 270mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 13.138g 1%
Calories 327kcal 301kcal 1%
Protein 14.5g 14.03g 1%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.171mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 2.95g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Phosphorus 168mg 169mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Bockwurst
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
382%
Braunschweiger
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.