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Braunschweiger vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Bologna sausage

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3, however, Bologna sausage has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 798% higher.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Bologna, 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 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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
~equal in Sodium ~907mg

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 0% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
~equal in Protein ~15.3g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.