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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 of 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.
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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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.
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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
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
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% 10%
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%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.46g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chorizo Opinion
Calories 327kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 14.5g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 28.5g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 3.1g 1.86g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.86g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 48IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 11.2mg 1.59mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.08mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 168mg 150mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1235mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.155mg 0.04mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 21.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.3mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.131mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 96.7mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 14.38g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.534mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.484mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.032mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.909mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.311mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.616mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.32mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Chorizo
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
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.073g)
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 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 ($)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.