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Braunschweiger vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between braunschweiger and frankfurter?

  • Frankfurter has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, choline, copper, and vitamin B1 than braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 780% higher.
  • Frankfurter contains less cholesterol.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg
~equal in Sodium ~992mg

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% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1355.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
~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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.9%
~equal in Fats ~28.3g
~equal in Carbs ~3.36g
~equal in Water ~53.94g
~equal in Other ~3.24g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +317.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.048g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 327kcal 316kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 11.16g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 28.3g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.1g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 180mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 48IU 36IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 199mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 11.2mg 1.2mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 1.31g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.055mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.03mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 152mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 992mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.9µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 10.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.018mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.043mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.028mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.185mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.38µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 44µg 10µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 48.6mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.979g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.048g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.765g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.121mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.519mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 1.032mg 0.994mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.311mg 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.487mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.608mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.362mg Frankfurter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.672g)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.