Braunschweiger vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between braunschweiger and chorizo
- Braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B1.
- Braunschweiger covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 754% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork, and Chorizo, pork, and beef.
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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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +604.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +287.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +904.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +164.6% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 20.09µg | 2µg | 754% |
Vitamin A | 4220µg | 0µg | 469% |
Iron | 11.2mg | 1.59mg | 120% |
Vitamin B2 | 1.525mg | 0.3mg | 94% |
Selenium | 58µg | 21.1µg | 67% |
Vitamin B5 | 3.38mg | 1.12mg | 45% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.63mg | 32% |
Cholesterol | 180mg | 88mg | 31% |
Choline | 255.9mg | 96.7mg | 29% |
Saturated fat | 9.307g | 14.38g | 23% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.368mg | 5.131mg | 20% |
Protein | 14.5g | 24.1g | 19% |
Copper | 0.24mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
Fats | 28.5g | 38.27g | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.53mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.731g | 18.4g | 14% |
Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
Sodium | 977mg | 1235mg | 11% |
Calories | 327kcal | 455kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 199mg | 398mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
Zinc | 2.81mg | 3.41mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 168mg | 150mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 48IU | 61IU | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.193g | 3.46g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g | N/A |
Carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g | 0% |
Calcium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.534mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.484mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.032mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.909mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.311mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.553mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.616mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.32mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.5 g
Fats:
28.5 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +58.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.193 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.46g