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Brotwurst vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brotwurst and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Brotwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 752% higher.
  • Brotwurst has less Cholesterol.

Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork are the varieties used 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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +987.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +287.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.2%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +987.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +287.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.2%

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
1
:
10
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +880%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Equal in Protein - 14.5
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Water - 50.6
Equal in Other - 3.3
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Braunschweiger
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
Equal in Protein - 14.5
Equal in Fats - 28.5
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Water - 50.6
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.731

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Braunschweiger
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 Brotwurst Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.3g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 27.8g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 2.98g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 323kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Sugar 2.98g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 48mg 9mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 281mg 199mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.1mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.04mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 17µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 11IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.249mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.6mg 0.534mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.484mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 1.032mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0.909mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.311mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.68mg 0.616mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.32mg Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 180mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 12.731g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.623g)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.