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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 RAE, 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
6
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Contains more Iron +742.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +592.9%
Contains more Iron +742.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
5
:
6
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
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 E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1445.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 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
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +62.4%
Contains more Other +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.6%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 1.18g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 19.25g 14.5g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 28.5g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 504kcal 327kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 9mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 274mg 199mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.44mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.091mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 1.074mg 0.155mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.35mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 48IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Pepperoni
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
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.6µg 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
Cholesterol 97mg 180mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 17.708g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 12.731g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.193g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
357%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.