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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% 843% 7% 36% 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% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5388.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 327kcal 301kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 14.03g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 25.87g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 3.1g 1.95g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.95g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 93mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 9mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 199mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 11.2mg 1.15mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 1.33g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.07mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 169mg Bockwurst
Sodium 977mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 14051IU 256IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 15µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 58µg 11.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.193mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.233mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.616mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.891mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.86µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 44µg 17µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 46.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.256g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.328g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.534mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.032mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 0.909mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.311mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.616mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.32mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

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
340%
Braunschweiger
54%
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.

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