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Cervelat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cervelat and Braunschweiger

  • Cervelat has more Vitamin C, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% more.
  • Braunschweiger is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +449%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.81mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
~equal in Fats ~28.5g
~equal in Carbs ~3.1g
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.731g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 362kcal 327kcal Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 14.5g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 28.5g Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.33g 3.1g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 3.1g Cervelat
Cholesterol 74mg 180mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Cervelat
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Potassium 260mg 199mg Cervelat
Iron 2.04mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0.85g 0g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.15mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.56mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 111mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 1300mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 20.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 78.9mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 11.51g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 12.731g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Braunschweiger
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
83%
Cervelat
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.203g)
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 minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.