Braunschweiger vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Italian sausage
- Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 783% more than Italian sausage.
- Braunschweiger has 422 times more Vitamin A than Italian sausage. While Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, Italian sausage has only 10µg.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +683.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24% |
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 | +87718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +554.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1445.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +227.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.31g
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~10.195g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 327kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 14.5g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 28.5g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 180mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 11.2mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 977mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14051IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4220µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 58µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.525mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.368mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.33mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 20.09µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 255.9mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.307g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.731g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.193g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.534mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.484mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.032mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 0.909mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.311mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.553mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.616mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.32mg | 0.577mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.