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Pepperoni vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni and Braunschweiger

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, while Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 783% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 7 times less Manganese than Pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Braunschweiger contains 0.155mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Braunschweiger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
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 +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +592.9%
Contains more IronIron +742.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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% 0% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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 EVitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +399.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.33mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 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 +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +77.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 504kcal 327kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 14.5g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 28.5g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 1.18g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 97mg 180mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 48IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 9mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 199mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.091mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.44mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 158mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 1582mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.35mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.155mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.249mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.33mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.6µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 1.527g Braunschweiger
Choline 51.2mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 17.708g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 12.731g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.193g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.145mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.534mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.484mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.032mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.909mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.311mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.553mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.616mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.32mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni 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
48%
Pepperoni
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.401g)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.

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