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Braunschweiger vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Braunschweiger and Vienna sausage?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than Vienna sausage in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 795% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Vienna sausage is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork types in this article.

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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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
~equal in Sodium ~879mg

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% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.6%
~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
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%

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% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Vienna sausage Opinion
Calories 327kcal 230kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 10.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 19.4g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 2.6g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.6g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 87mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 48IU 25IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 7mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 10mg Vienna sausage
Potassium 199mg 101mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 0.88mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.03mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.6mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 49mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 879mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.6µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 16.9µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.087mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.107mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 1.613mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.02µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 4µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 43.7mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.125g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.628g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.29g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.109mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.357mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 1.032mg 0.797mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.791mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.265mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.425mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.573mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.273mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.182g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.