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Braunschweiger vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Beef Liver

  • Braunschweiger has more Iron, however, Beef Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2104% more than Braunschweiger.
  • Beef Liver has 2 times less Iron than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 11.2mg of Iron, while Beef Liver has 6.54mg.
  • Braunschweiger contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.6%
Contains more Copper +5851.3%
Contains more Manganese +129.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.6%
Contains more Copper +5851.3%
Contains more Manganese +129.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.2%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.2%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +441.8%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Contains more Protein +100.6%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%
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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +441.8%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Contains more Protein +100.6%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 14.5g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 28.5g 5.26g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 327kcal 191kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 6mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 6.54mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 168mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 199mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 977mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 2.81mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.24mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.155mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 58µg 36.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 48IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.194mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 44µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.534mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.032mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 0.909mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.311mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.616mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.32mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 180mg 396mg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.365g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.124g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.109g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
357%
Braunschweiger
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 ($)
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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