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Braunschweiger vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Cervelat

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B3, however, Cervelat has more Vitamin C.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% more.
  • Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, 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% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more IronIron +449%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.56mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
~equal in Fats ~30.43g
~equal in Carbs ~3.33g
~equal in Other ~3.61g

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Cervelat Opinion
Calories 327kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 14.5g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 28.5g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.1g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 3.1g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 180mg 74mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 48IU 44IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Cervelat
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Potassium 199mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 11.2mg 2.04mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 0.85g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.15mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.56mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 111mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1300mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 20.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.15mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.31mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.26mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 5.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 78.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 11.51g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.2g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Cervelat
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
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.203g)
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 - $2.7)
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

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.