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Braunschweiger vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Salami

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Salami is higher in Manganese.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 774% more than Salami.
  • Salami has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Salami, cooked, beef and 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more IronIron +617.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531%
~equal in Zinc ~2.93mg

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%
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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% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1221.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~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
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
~equal in Fats ~25.9g

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
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.316g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Salami
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Salami Opinion
Calories 327kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 14.5g 21.85g Salami
Fats 28.5g 25.9g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 2.4g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.4g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 48IU 41IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Salami
Calcium 9mg 15mg Salami
Potassium 199mg 316mg Salami
Iron 11.2mg 1.56mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 0.96g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 2.81mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 168mg 191mg Salami
Sodium 977mg 1740mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 58µg 31.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.357mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.053mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.201mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.459mg Salami
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.52µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg Salami
Folate 44µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.586g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 93.5mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 9.316g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 11.127g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.529g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.114mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.521mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 1.032mg 0.929mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.311mg 0.301mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.481mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.32mg 0.359mg Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0090000000000003g)
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 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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.