What is the difference between braunschweiger and liver sausage?

Braunschweiger is a type of liver sausage that is smoked, which does not make it much different compared to liver sausage.

How unhealthy is braunschweiger?

Quite unhealthy. One slice already gives 3.06 g saturated fat, 49.84 mg cholesterol, and 324.52 mg sodium, and processed meat intake has been associated with higher cardiometabolic risk, with one large meta analysis linking processed meat to a 42% higher coronary heart disease risk and a 19% higher diabetes risk per 50 g/day.

Can you eat Braunschweiger without cooking?

Yes, you usually can. In the U.S. and Canada, braunschweiger is commonly sold as a smoked, ready to eat liver sausage, so it is often eaten cold on bread or crackers rather than cooked again.

Is Braunschweiger bad for cholesterol?

Yes, it has 3.06 g saturated fat and 49.84 mg cholesterol, and if you are worried about LDL cholesterol, replacing the saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat should be a priority, rather than consuming more saturated fat.

Source of Calorie

Nutrition Facts

Amount% Daily Value

Total Carbohydrates

0.73 g

Net Carbohydrates

0.67 g

Sugars

0.34 g

Added Sugars

No data

Dietary Fiber

0.06 g

Protein

3.99 g

Total Fat

8.22 g

11%

Saturated Fat

3.06 g

15%

Monounsaturated Fat

4.33 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.04 g

Trans Fat

No data

Cholesterol

49.84 mg

17%

Vitamins

Vitamin A

1322.5 mcg

165%

Vitamin C

2.52 mg

Vitamin D

0.31 mcg

Minerals

Sodium

324.52 mg

16%

Potassium

56.56 mg

Calcium

2.52 mg

Magnesium

3.92 mg

Iron

2.94 mg

20%

Zinc

0.95 mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

About

1 1 slice of Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger, Sliced Braunschweiger Liver Sausage contains 93 calories, 0.73g carbs, 8.22g fat, and 3.99g protein.

High Iron High Saturated Fat High Sodium Low Carb Low Sugar

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Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger, Sliced Braunschweiger Liver Sausage

Amount

Unit

Source of Calorie

Nutrition Facts

Amount% Daily Value

Total Carbohydrates

0.73 g

Net Carbohydrates

0.67 g

Sugars

0.34 g

Added Sugars

No data

Dietary Fiber

0.06 g

Protein

3.99 g

Total Fat

8.22 g

11%

Saturated Fat

3.06 g

15%

Monounsaturated Fat

4.33 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.04 g

Trans Fat

No data

Cholesterol

49.84 mg

17%

Vitamins

Vitamin A

1322.5 mcg

165%

Vitamin C

2.52 mg

Vitamin D

0.31 mcg

Minerals

Sodium

324.52 mg

16%

Potassium

56.56 mg

Calcium

2.52 mg

Magnesium

3.92 mg

Iron

2.94 mg

20%

Zinc

0.95 mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.