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Braunschweiger vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Bratwurst?

  • 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.
  • Bratwurst contains less Cholesterol.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
~equal in Fats ~26.34g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.7%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.