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Braunschweiger vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Summer sausage

  • Summer sausage has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 765% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 19 times more Vitamin A than Summer sausage. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Summer sausage has 225µg.
  • Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more IronIron +395.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +384.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +673.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1776%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +853.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1061.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34%
Contains more FatsFats +33%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.68g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 327kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 14.5g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 28.5g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 3.1g 1.62g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.82g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 48IU 12IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Summer sausage
Calcium 9mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 199mg 206mg Summer sausage
Iron 11.2mg 2.26mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 0.12g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.24mg 0.07mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.25mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 977mg 1483mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 749IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 225µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.032mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 7.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.249mg
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.16mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.9mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.76mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.73µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.47g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.02g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.534mg 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.032mg 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 0.909mg 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.311mg 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.616mg 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.32mg 0.47mg Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.163g)
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 ($)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.