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Kielbasa vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kielbasa and Braunschweiger different?

  • Kielbasa is richer in Vitamin C, while Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin A 469% more than Kielbasa.
  • Braunschweiger is lower in Sodium.

Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
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 IronIron +803.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%

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 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 CarbsCarbs +25.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more FatsFats +61.9%
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 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 -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 226kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 13.1g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 17.6g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Net carbs 3.9g 3.1g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 3.1g Kielbasa
Cholesterol 70mg 180mg Kielbasa
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1.24mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 1200mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.23g 9.307g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 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
Kielbasa 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
4%
Kielbasa
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.077g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
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 - $1.5)
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)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.