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Oscar Mayer Braunschweiger liver sausage
Calories & nutrition facts
sliced
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 331 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 28%
- Carbohydrate 2.4 g 1%
- Fat 29 g 38%
- Saturated fat 11 g 55%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
- Sodium 1159 mg 50%
- Cholesterol 178 mg 59%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4723 µg 525%
- Vitamin C 9 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 1.1 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.6 mg 123%
- Niacin (B3) 9.2 mg 57%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 3.5 mg 69%
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 47 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 18.8 µg 783%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 10.5 mg 58%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 199 mg 16%
- Potassium 202 mg 4%
- Zinc 3.4 mg 31%
- Copper 0.5 mg 56%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 6%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 331 | 14 g | 2.4 g | 29 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 281 | 12 g | 2 g | 25 g |
| 1 × serving (1 slice) | 28 g | 93 | 4 g | 0.7 g | 8.2 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 563 | 24 g | 4.1 g | 50 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 141 | 6.1 g | 1 g | 13 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 844 | 36 g | 6.1 g | 75 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 1125 | 49 g | 8.2 g | 100 g |
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Questions about Oscar Mayer Braunschweiger liver sausage
Is Oscar Mayer Braunschweiger ready to eat, or do you need to cook it?
It is ready to eat straight from the fridge. You can also fry slices briefly until browned at the edges, but cooking is optional.
How do you serve Braunschweiger in a sandwich?
Spread or slice it onto rye or other sturdy bread, then add mustard, sliced onion or pickles. Its rich, savoury flavour also works well with sharp relish.
What goes well with Braunschweiger besides bread?
Try it with crackers, mustard and pickled vegetables, or serve thin slices on a savoury snack board. The acidity of pickles or mustard balances its rich liver flavour.
How should you store Oscar Mayer Braunschweiger after opening?
Keep it refrigerated and tightly wrapped or in a sealed container. Use it within three to five days of opening, and do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you freeze Braunschweiger?
Yes. Wrap it tightly or seal it in a freezer bag, then thaw it in the fridge; freezing can soften the texture, so it is best used in sandwiches or spreads afterwards.
What can you use instead of Braunschweiger?
For a similar smooth, savoury spread, try another liver sausage or pâté. Chopped ham is a milder, meatier sandwich filling, but it does not have Braunschweiger’s distinctive liver flavour.
How much Braunschweiger is a typical serving?
One slice is about 28 g and provides 93 kcal and 325 mg of sodium. Its rich flavour means a thin layer can go a long way.
Why is it called Braunschweiger?
The name comes from Braunschweig, a city in Germany. In English-speaking food traditions, “Braunschweiger” commonly refers to a smoked liver sausage.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172944 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
