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Vienna sausage vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vienna sausage and Braunschweiger?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than Vienna sausage in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 795% more.

We used Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types 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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
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 less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.2%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg

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% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1869.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 WaterWater +28.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 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 -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 230kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 10.5g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 19.4g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 2.6g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 2.6g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 87mg 180mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 7mg 11mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 10mg 9mg Vienna sausage
Potassium 101mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Iron 0.88mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.03mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.6mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 49mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 879mg 977mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 16.9µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 4µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 43.7mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 7.125g 9.307g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.357mg 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.557mg 0.484mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.797mg 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.791mg 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.265mg 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.573mg 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.273mg 0.32mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
24%
Vienna sausage
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.182g)
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)
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 ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.